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G8: An Exercise In Escapism, No Meaningful Action
Thursday, 10 July 2008, 10:06 am | ActionAid
"G8 leaders have failed to put on the table any viable proposal and binding commitment to cut carbon emissions, finance adaptation to global warming, or ensure access to low carbon technology for sustained progress in developing countries." - ActionAid. More >>
G8 Using Food Crisis To Push Same Failed Policies
Wednesday, 9 July 2008, 10:32 pm | ActionAid
Responding to the G8 summit statement on food security, ActionAid calls it outrageous that the G8 should use the food crisis to push more of the same failed policies down the throats of hungry people. "Promote local purchase of food aid" rings hollow. More >>
Gallagher Report: Biofuels Drive People To Hunger
Wednesday, 9 July 2008, 10:27 pm | ActionAid
"The world needs to start again and plan properly. If biofuels are to play a part in a renewable energy strategy they must be seen to benefit the environment and not be of harm to poor farmers and consumers in the developing world." -- Dr Claire Melamed. More >>
