Paul Roberts Links Biofuels 'Debacle' to High Food Prices

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Paul Roberts Links Biofuels 'Debacle' to High Food Prices
Commonwealth Club - The Commonwealth Club of California
More than 1.1 billion people worldwide are at risk of obesity-related illness, while roughly as many people are starving. Meanwhile, global food production faces dangers, including some chemicals, destructive farming techniques and contamination. Roberts takes a close look at food production, transport and consumption on a global scale, uncovering disturbing trends about the system we all entrust to handle our food. Will people take heed and work to improve the health of our food supply and distribution chain, before it is too late for millions of people around the world? - The Commonwealth Club of California