Commenting on reports today that food prices have increased because of drought in Russia, Friends of the Earth’s Head of Climate Mike Childs said:

“The cost of food is on the up and with extreme weather events set to increase in future we’ll face the same crisis time and again – unless the Government takes urgent action to tackle climate change.

“We now have a choice: investing in green energy and industries that will boost Britain’s economy and create new jobs – or failing to act, which spells catastrophe for the planet and for our purses.”

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1. In October 2009 research by Friends of the Earth showed we could be paying £6.50 for a loaf of bread, £7 for a box of cornflakes and £18 for a pint of beer in 2030 unless urgent action is taken to prevent dangerous climate change. For more information see http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/climate_change_food¬
_prices_report_28102009.html