New evidence suggests the Arab Spring wasn't caused by the slow boiling of political grievances, but by a sudden rise in food prices. Next year, prices will soar even higher.READ»
While increasing the prices of bad foods makes kids skinnier, a more effective solution might be finding ways to decrease the price of foods that are good for you.READ»
In April 1998, a Foresight workshop was convened which focused on
seasonal weather forecasting as a tool for better understanding the
risks to the global agricultural supply chain. This event was
represented by attendees from ...READ»
Are biofuels an elitist mechanism that ultimately raises poverty and should be ended until a better solution can be conceived of? Or are rising food prices just a temporary set back, one that will be compensated for by future benefits?READ»
