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The Skyrocketing Price of Feeding the Poor

Food prices are reaching levels never seen before at the same time the number of needy people is rising. Food riots have already occurred around the world, and the World Bank predicts political and social unrest over food in 30 to 40 countries.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Food prices are reaching levels never seen before at the same time the number of needy people is rising. Food riots have already occurred around the world, and the World Bank predicts political and social unrest over food in 30 to 40 countries. The United Nations World Food Program spends $3 billion, but needs $500 million more just to keep up. With food prices increasing as demand goes up, we look at the "new face" of hunger—worldwide and what the drive for bio-fuels has to do with it.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Sonya Geis

    Senior Managing Editor

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Tracy Wilkinson

    Los Angeles Times

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    Nancy Roman

    Director of Public Policy, United Nations World Food Program

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    Brian Halweil

    Senior Researcher, Worldwatch Institute

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