Food shortages
Nuclear War Scenarios Would See Billions Dead From Famine Globally
Scientists have predicted that the soot ejected into the atmosphere during a nuclear war could cause worldwide famines due to reduced crop growth.
How U.S. Aid Chief Samantha Power Is Fighting Global Food Crisis and Russia
In the backdrop of Russia's war on Ukraine, Power said she will not allow the country to "blame the latest spike in food and fertilizer prices on sanctions and on the United States."
MTG Asks Why Kansas Cows Died After Saying Hot Earth Will Help Feed People
"Why did thousands of cattle all die in a heat wave?" Greene tweeted. "Usually just the old, sick, or weak die in stressful conditions, not the whole herd."
Anne Hathaway Links Roe v. Wade to Baby Formula Shortage: 'I'm Angry'
Those "cheering for the overturning of Roe v. Wade will not have a conversation about that point in the future" it intersects with other issues, Hathaway said.
Food Is Russia's 'Silent Weapon'
In less than four months, Russia has inflicted damage to all aspects of Ukraine's agricultural infrastructure, including farms, roads, railroads, bridges, warehouses, silos, and ports. Ukraine has some of the most fertile land in Europe, was once called the breadbasket of the Soviet Union, and since the USSR's collapse, has been a top global exporter of wheat, maize, and sunflower oil.
Mom Praised for Refusing To Give Neighbor Breast Milk for Her Kid—'Creepy'
According to the mom, the neighbor threatened to call CPS after she refused to give her spare breast milk amid the current formula shortage.
'There's No Food': Russian Soldiers Forced To Eat Dogs, Ukraine Claims
Kyiv's security service said it had intercepted messages between Kremlin troops about eating a terrier and how Ukraine's forces were "beating us like kids."
Putin Aims to 'Starve' Poor Nations by Blocking Ukraine Grain: Stoyanova
Ala Stoyanova, the deputy governor of Odessa, said Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is "blackmailing the world" by blocking Ukraine's ports.
Full List of 192 House Republicans Who Voted Against FDA Baby Formula Bill
The bill would provide $28 million in emergency funding to address the nationwide shortage of infant formula.
Parents Are Driving Hours for Baby Formula Only to Exit Stores Empty-Handed
"This is so sad! I really wonder about what will happen when people get really desperate," said Theresa Marchese Babb who runs a group to find baby formula.
Moms Will Run Out of Baby Formula in One Month: 'It's Nowhere to Be Found'
"I have enough for probably a month or so, but I don't know what's going to happen after that," one mother said.
As Baby Formula Shortage Worsens, Authorities Warn Against Price Gouging
"Anyone who seeks to take advantage of this crisis is on notice," New York Attorney General Letitia James said.
Baby Formula Shortage, Partially Prompted by Recall, Leads Stores to Ration
An estimated 30 percent of popular formula brands may be sold out across the country, according to an analysis of over 11,000 stores.
These Everyday Food Item Prices Are Set To Rise Because of Ukraine War
The knock-on effects of the war will add further strain to global food supply and price inflation.
Viral Videos Reveal Nearly-Empty Shelves in Ukrainian Grocery Store
"Think of all that we throw away...and they can't get the basics," a viewer wrote on the viral video.
These Are the Items Consumers Are Having Trouble Finding Amid Shortages
Americans reported that groceries, housing and paper goods are harder to find now than they were two months ago.
Chicago School Lunchrooms Stayed Open During Standoff And Drop in Demand
The number of meals served during the labor dispute was only four percent of what the district's school meal program typically distributes.
U.K. Facing Food Shortage as Rise in Energy Costs Halts Some Production
"We're hopeful that we can get something sorted today and get the production up and running in the next few days," British Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said.
N. Korea Entering 'Lean Period' With Food Shortage of 860K Tons This Year
Released by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the report stated that North Korea is expected to produce a "near-average level" of food crop, which is around 5.6 million tons.
North Korea's Food Supply in Crisis as Imports from China Drop 90 Percent
Kim Jong-un recently admitted the food situation in North Korea is "getting tense" as imports from China have dropped 90 percent.
Due to Shortage, Starbucks Uses Smucker's Caramel Sauce in Viral Video
A TikTok user, who said he worked at Starbucks has claimed that employees are forced to use off-brand ingredients to make drinks as the company deals with nationwide shortages of some ingredients.
Almost 90 percent of Americans Want Grocery Stores to Place Limits on Items
Unable to find grocery items, more shoppers want limits placed on items as others turn to delivery services.
A Coconut Crisis Is Looming with Major Shortages Expected Worldwide
It is estimated that a billion new trees will need to be planted to meet the rising demand.
Venezuelan Criminals Lure Children Into Gangs With Food
"This is a new phenomenon because it's something that we never had in this country: crimes committed because of hunger."
Private North Korean University Seeks Texas A&M Help
The Pyongyang University of Science and Technology (PUST) was founded by evangelical Christians and opened in 2010, with students generally the children of the country's elite.
Fifty Animals Die of Hunger in Venezuelan Zoo
Fifty animals have died from hunger in a Caracas zoo as food shortages continue.
South Sudan: 5.3 Million to Suffer Food Shortages
Up to 5.3 million people will go hungry in summer 2016 in the world's youngest country.
Two-Day Week for Venezuela as Energy Crisis Worsens
Venezuela imposed a two-day week for public-sector workers to save energy.
Cows, Capitalism and the Future of Cuba
As Cuba warms to capitalism—and the U.S.—commodity shortages could become less common. A prime example: beef