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On AlterNet: food crisis

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "food crisis"

Will Our Economic Collapse Cause the Death of Millions Abroad?

Will Our Economic Collapse Cause the Death of Millions Abroad?

Michael T. Klare, Foreign Policy in Focus. March 20, 2009.
As the wealthier nations cease investing in the developing world or acquiring its exports, the crisis is hitting them with a vengeance.

U.N. Seeks a Green Revolution in Food

U.N. Seeks a Green Revolution in Food

Thalif Deen, IPS News. March 4, 2009.
Organic small-scale agriculture can deliver increased yields without the damage that has resulted from the industrial model of agriculture.

Massive Economic Disaster Seems Possible -- Will Survivalists Get the Last Laugh?

Massive Economic Disaster Seems Possible -- Will Survivalists Get the Last Laugh?

Scott Thill, AlterNet. July 26, 2008.
With multiple crises on the horizon, survivalist views don't seem as marginal as they did before.

What Is Washington's Role in Haiti's Food Crisis?

What Is Washington's Role in Haiti's Food Crisis?

Brave New Films, Al Jazeera AlterNet: Video. July 7, 2008.
How Haitian politics, rice, and the U.S. are deeply interwoven.

Taking the Food Crisis Personally

Taking the Food Crisis Personally

Bruce Friedrich, AlterNet. June 25, 2008.
Corn and wheat used to feed chicken, pigs and other farmed animals is food being diverted from the mouths of the global poor.

Manufacturing a Food Crisis

Manufacturing a Food Crisis

Walden Bello, The Nation. May 23, 2008.
In the years preceding Mexico's tortilla crisis, the country had been converted to a corn-importer by the IMF, the World Bank and Washington.

Pakistani Rice Exports Alleviate Food Crisis

Pakistani Rice Exports Alleviate Food Crisis

The Littlest Gator, Group News Blog AlterNet: PEEK. May 20, 2008.
World prices on rice eased after Pakistan announced it will export 1 million tons to ease the food crisis.

Food Crisis Hits Fallujah

Food Crisis Hits Fallujah

Dahr Jamail, Ali Al-Fadhily, IPS News. May 14, 2008.
Sharp increases in food prices have generated a new wave of anti-occupation and anti-U.S. sentiment in Fallujah.

Profiteers Squeeze Billions Out of Growing Global Food Crisis

Profiteers Squeeze Billions Out of Growing Global Food Crisis

Geoffrey Lean, Independent UK. May 5, 2008.
Speculators blamed for driving up price of basic foods as 100 million face severe hunger.

Face It, We All Aren't Going to Become Vegetarians

Face It, We All Aren't Going to Become Vegetarians

George Monbiot, Monbiot.com. April 18, 2008.
It's better for the planet to avoid eating meat, but the reality is we have to make it more sustainable for people who don't want to be vegetarians.