New Report: Biofuels Leading to African 'Land Grab' by Foreign Entities

[Nathanael]

And the debate around biofuels continues:

A new study by Friends of the Earth asserts the development of Africa's biofuel sector is leading to a "land grab" by foreign companies at the expense of local communities.

According to Friends of Earth's research, at least 5 million hectares (19,300 square kilometers) of land has been acquired in 11 African states by foreign companies. The businesses are planning to use this land to grow sugar cane, jatropha, and palm oil to service the world's growing alternative fuel market.

Link: http://www.energyboom.com/biofuels/new-report-biofuels-leading-african-land-grab-foreign-entities