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Brazil biofuel workers exploited

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The BBC has uncovered evidence that workers are being exploited as part of the multi-billion pound biofuel industry.

All petrol in Britain must contain some bio-fuel as part of the effort to cut carbon emissions.

Much comes from Brazil but, as Richard Bilton reports, many workers there face long hours and very low pay.

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