Rush to Use Crops as Fuel Raises Food Prices and Hunger Fears

I've been saying this for a long time: misguided mandates on biofuels will trigger food shortages, soaring commodities prices, and increase world hunger.  I've also said the overarching motivation for social unrest isn't just to overthrow oppressive dictatorships.  The main motivation is lack of food.  Thanks to Kitty for finding this article.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/07/science/earth/07cassava.html?ref=science

U.N. Food Agency Issues Warning on China Drought

Thanks to Kitty for finding this article.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/09/business/global/09food.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&hp