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U.N. Says Biofuel Subsidies Raise Food Bill and Hunger

In a new report, the United Nations joined a number of environmental groups in calling for an end to — or at least an overhaul of — subsidies for biofuels.

Posted to nytimes.com (Weblog) by nytimes.com on 10-07-2008
War and Drought Threaten Afghan Food Supply

More than a quarter of the population may face a harsh winter as a result of a pitiable harvest this year.

Posted to partners.userland.com (Weblog) by partners.userland.com on 09-18-2008
War and Drought Threaten Afghan Food Supply

More than a quarter of the population may face a harsh winter as a result of a pitiable harvest this year.

Posted to nytimes.com (Weblog) by nytimes.com on 09-18-2008
Hard Times Hitting Students and Schools

While school districts struggle with financial problems, record numbers of students turning up for classes this fall are homeless or poor enough to qualify for free meals.

Posted to nytimes.com (Weblog) by nytimes.com on 09-01-2008
Hard Times Hitting Students and Schools in Double Blow

While school districts struggle with financial problems, record numbers of students turning up for classes this fall are homeless or poor enough to qualify for free meals.

Posted to nytimes.com (Weblog) by nytimes.com on 08-31-2008
Hard Times Hitting Students and Schools in Double Blow

While school districts struggle with financial problems, record numbers of students turning up for classes this fall are homeless or poor enough to qualify for free meals.

Posted to partners.userland.com (Weblog) by partners.userland.com on 08-31-2008
As Food Prices Soar, Brazil and Argentina React in Opposite Ways

In Brazil, the government is encouraging farmers to produce more for export while prices are high. But Argentina is focused on encouraging farmers to sell more at home.

Posted to partners.userland.com (Weblog) by partners.userland.com on 08-27-2008
The Food Chain: Darfur Withers as Sudan Sells a Food Bonanza

Sudan is capitalizing on high global food prices at a time when millions of people in its Darfur region barely have enough to eat.

Posted to partners.userland.com (Weblog) by partners.userland.com on 08-09-2008
The Food Chain: Darfur Withers as Sudan Sells a Food Bonanza

Sudan is capitalizing on high global food prices at a time when millions of people in its Darfur region barely have enough to eat.

Posted to nytimes.com (Weblog) by nytimes.com on 08-09-2008
Economic View: Three Strikes Against Consumers

The jump in oil and food prices and the decline of the housing market all happening at the same time seem a strange coincidence, not a development linked by cause and effect.

Posted to nytimes.com (Weblog) by nytimes.com on 08-02-2008

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