Food versus fuel

Biofuel production that uses plants otherwise available for consumption is a debate that requires caution. Some studies gathered in this keysource see a direct link between both and the reason for food price increases (leading to hunger), but a lot of other studies underline the complexity of their relationship.

This keysource gathers major studies related to the debate 'food vs. fuel', including proposed solutions and recommendations.

ESO: Background information: EU governments fail to agree limits on food-based biofuels http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-governments-fail-to-agree-limits-on-food-based-biofuels/

ESO: Background information: EU report: Brussels biofuels policy hikes food prices by up to 50% http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-report-brussels-biofuels-policy-hikes-food-prices-by-up-to-50/

ESO: Background information: Ministers block EU proposal to limit some biofuels http://www.europeansources.info/record/ministers-block-eu-proposal-to-limit-some-biofuels/

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