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German Politicians Unwilling to Get Behind Wheel of Green Cars ... on Food, Oil Crisis German Chancellor Merkel has called for steps to ensure more oil production and supply stability and said she will push at this year's G8 summit for a common approach to combat rising global food prices.
(02.06.2008) DW-WORLD: Germany Defends Biofuels, Hedges Bets on Energy Goals The German government rejected claims Tuesday that fuel crops were causing a worldwide spike in food prices. Berlin plans to announce a plan for easing the world food crisis by July, agriculture minister Seehofer said. (07.05.2008) DW-WORLD: As Biofuels Fall From Grace, a New Generation Grabs Spotlight Biofuels made from food crops were once seen as an environmental savior. But not anymore. Now politicians and experts hope a new generation of green fuels will be a powerful weapon against climate change. (29.04.2008)
(Deutsche Welle)
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