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Asia-Pacific nations urged to study biofuels more carefully
09-20-2007 · EurekAlert!Scientists say there is an urgent need to support the current rush toward major decisions on biofuel policies in Asia and the Pacific with solid research and unbiased information about their potential benefits, impact and risks.
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