Definitions of tonne on the Web:
Metric ton (1,000 kilograms or 2,204.62 pounds).
A tonne or metric tonne is about 10% greater in weight than a short ton and equivalent in weight to 1000 kilograms or 2,205 pounds.
I’m watching with interest to see how many people in the third world will starve in the coming years as a result of the ethanol scam. I view it as another in a long line of idiotic government schemes that have resulted in tens of millions dying.
DDT, and Chinas ‘great leap forward’ being two of the most devastating ideas implemented.
When wheat prices double(or as I believe ultimately increase many times over), its an inconvenience for people in the first world. We consume less of optional things, maybe wait longer to buy a new car.. or in the worst case situation fail to make the mortgage payments.
For people already malnourished doubling the price of food, may push them into starvation as they only can then consume half as much. Now imagine food increasing by ten times in price.