The global food crisis
Thursday, May 22nd, 2008The global food crisis is partly the result of investment speculation
The global food crisis is partly the result of investment speculation
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General Motors Corp Vice Chairman Bob Lutz has come out swinging after his put down of global warming in a session with journalists. At that session, Lutz said global warming was a “total crock of sh*t”.
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