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    Biofuels: The Benefits and the Bad News

    The UN has given mixed reviews to biofuels that produce energy from agricultural products. They may be counter-productive for the environment. America's corn farmers are reaping a financial harvest from ethanol. Is it really cleaner and cheaper? What does it mean for the price of food?  Also, the upcoming Middle East peace summit in Annapolis, and is thin really healthier than fat? (This archived edition of To the Point will not air live on KCRW as it will be pre-empted by special holiday programming.)

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    By Warren Olney • Nov 22, 2007 • 1h 0m Listen

    The UN has given mixed reviews to biofuels that produce energy from agricultural products. They may be counter-productive for the environment. America's corn farmers are reaping a financial harvest from ethanol. Is it really cleaner and cheaper? What does it mean for the price of food? Also, next week's Middle East peace summit a new study says it’s healthy to put on a little weight. Will that change American standards of beauty and fashion? (This archived edition of To the Point will not air live on KCRW as it will be pre-empted by special holiday programming.)

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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