Home
Indian minister gives bio-fuels the thumbs down
Australian News.Net
Friday 9th May, 2008
Indian Minister of State for External Affairs Anand Sharma has taken a dig at US president, George Bush, to emphasise his points on the global food crisis.
Mr Sharma has said one of the primary reasons behind the global food crisis is the diversion of food grain to create bio-fuels.
Addressing a gathering of corporate heads in New Delhi, he said it was erroneous to consider that the rise in consumption in some nations has led to the shortage in food.
Making reference to recent remarks by US President George Bush, Sharma said: 'In fact, the primary reason behind the current crisis in the food sector lies in the rush to create bio-fuel in the developed nations. In fact, several of these nations in their haste to create bio-fuel even provide subsidies for growing and cultivating corn and several cereals which ironically are staple diet in many nations.'
 Email this story to a friend
Have your say on this story
|
 |
 |
- Megan Gale baby talk is 'all rubbish'
Melbourne, May 11 : Rumours that Aussie model Megan Gale was pregnant was making rounds until supposed dad, Andy Lee, dismissed them on his radio show. [read story]
- BlackBerry leading to irrational behaviour among users
Melbourne, May 11 : Much like drugs and alcohol, the BlackBerry smartphone has become an addiction that is not only controlling lives and increasing stress loads, but is even threatening relationships with loved ones. [read story]
- Mum dives straight in to save man from shark attack
Perth, May 11 : A courageous mum risked her life to save a man savaged by a 4m shark just off a popular beach in Western Australia. [read story]
- Wawrinka, Djokovic to play for Rome tennis title
Rome, May 11 (DPA) Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka and Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic will play Rome Masters final after emerging as survivors during a week on clay plagued by pullouts. [read story]
- Naomi Watts' pregnancy tips to Nicole Kidman
Melbourne, May 11 : As Nicole Kidman prepares herself to give birth to her first child, her friend Naomi Watts has been giving her tips on what to expect. [read story]
|
|
 |
 |
|
|
