Which Way, L.A.?

Our Unsustainable Table: Another Global Food Crisis?

In 2008, a combination of natural events and economic conditions drove food prices so high that food riots erupted in many parts of the world. This year, there's concern that the same thing may be happening again. But the ravages of 2008 aren't yet over.

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

In 2008, a combination of natural events and economic conditions drove food prices so high that food riots erupted in many parts of the world. This year, there's concern that the same thing may be happening again. But the ravages of 2008 aren't yet over.

Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
Christian Bordal
Managing Producer, Greater LA
Andrea Brody
Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast
Raj Patel
former Fellow; Institute for Food and Development Policy
Nancy Roman
Director of Public Policy, United Nations World Food Program
Jonathan Bloom
Freelance journalist and food waste expert

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Which Way, L.A.?

Our Unsustainable Table: Another Global Food Crisis?

In 2008, a combination of natural events and economic conditions drove food prices so high that food riots erupted in many parts of the world. This year, there's concern that the same thing may be happening again. But the ravages of 2008 aren't yet over.

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Which Way, L.A.?

Our Unsustainable Table: Another Global Food Crisis?

In 2008, a combination of natural events and economic conditions drove food prices so high that food riots erupted in many parts of the world. This year, there's concern that the same thing may be happening again. But the ravages of 2008 aren't yet over.

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