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Mancie · 27-02-2007, 17:25

Read some disturbing news today:

The rapid expansion of biofuel production may be welcome news for environmentalists but for the world’s beer drinkers it could be a different story.
Strong demand for biofuel feedstocks such as corn, soyabeans and rapeseed is encouraging farmers to plant these crops instead of grains like barley, driving up prices.
Large beer producers such as Heineken and some British brewers have stated they may have make wholesale price rises.

Now I'm all for making efforts to slow down Global warming but maybe its time to just pause, look at the situation again, and re-assess our priorities.

27-02-2007, 17:25	#1
Mancie God Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: In the corner Posts: 5,946 Liked: 3 times Rep Power: 10742	save our beer..the planet can wait Read some disturbing news today: The rapid expansion of biofuel production may be welcome news for environmentalists but for the world’s beer drinkers it could be a different story. Strong demand for biofuel feedstocks such as corn, soyabeans and rapeseed is encouraging farmers to plant these crops instead of grains like barley, driving up prices. Large beer producers such as Heineken and some British brewers have stated they may have make wholesale price rises. Now I'm all for making efforts to slow down Global warming but maybe its time to just pause, look at the situation again, and re-assess our priorities.