Biofuels may not be the answer to our prayers

FINDING alternative fuels to oil and gas is an imperative that cannot be ignored.

Wed, 07 May, 2008 - 01:00

Without energy, the world as we know it would cease to exist and living standards would plummet.

The billions living close to or in poverty would be destined to stay poor.

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