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Mozambique's Biofuel Crops vs. Food Security Dilemma

By Harry Tournemille on November 20, 2009

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Mozambique's latest political corruption scandals probably make more news, but the African nation largely known for civil strife and deplorable living conditions, also faces economical dilemmas as it decides on biofuel crop production.

Biofuels vs. Food Crops

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