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A Socio-Ecological Analysis Of Bio-Fuel Production, Sean Peterson

Sean Peterson

The need for abundant and affordable energy has increased steadily over the past ten years as developing countries have amplified their economic output. As part of the solution to this energy crisis, bio-fuel production has become promoted as a viable solution. Farms have thus been overtaken and forests destroyed to further the production of bio-fuels, and this has resulted in an overall increase in the price of food. Backed by government subsidies and the misleading claims of large corporations, bio-fuels largely maintain a positive image with the general public.

World leaders such as former US President George W. Bush claim …