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 Stories About: agriculture AND biofuels AND Canada AND energy AND food AND Italy
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Cheap biofuels, or dear pasta?
Globalization of the fuel vs. fuel debate |
Ron Steenblik |
10 Jul 2007 |
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| Last Thursday, Canada's Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, announced substantial subsidies to boost Canada's production of biofuels. Under its 'ecoENERGY for Biofuels' program, the government will provide up to C$ 1.5 billion (US$ 1.4 billion) in the form of incentives over nine years to producers of renewable alternatives to gasoline and diesel fuel. 'With leading-edge technology and abundant supplies of grains, oilseeds, and other feedstocks, Canada is uniquely pos ... |
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| Topics: agriculture, biofuels, Canada, energy, food, Italy (all these topics) |
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