Warsaw Ghetto's defiant Jewish doctors secretly documented the medical effects of Nazi starvation policies in a book recently rediscovered on a library shelf
The story behind the research can be as compelling as the results. Recording the effects of starvation, a group of Jewish doctors demonstrated their dedication to science – and their own humanity.
July 19, 2022 • ~11 min
Starving civilians is an ancient military tactic, but today it's a war crime in Ukraine, Yemen, Tigray and elsewhere
Countries have used starvation as a war strategy for centuries, historically without being prosecuted. Three experts on hunger and humanitarian relief call for holding perpetrators accountable.
June 21, 2022 • ~11 min
Changes are coming to school meals nationwide – an expert in food policy explains
An expert on food policy explains how the end of COVID-19 waivers will impact children’s access to food, as well as the importance of food banks and pantries.
June 7, 2022 • ~8 min
A shrinking fraction of the world's major crops goes to feed the hungry, with more used for nonfood purposes
A new study finds that by 2030, less than one-third of the world’s major crop harvests will go directly to feed people.
May 13, 2022 • ~6 min
War in Ukraine is pushing global acute hunger to the highest level in this century
Grain and fertilizer shortages, higher shipping costs and a strong dollar are all pushing food prices up and increasing hunger in dozens of vulnerable countries.
April 27, 2022 • ~9 min
Food production generates more than a third of manmade greenhouse gas emissions – a new framework tells us how much comes from crops, countries and regions
A new study provides a detailed way to calculate the climate impact of food production, which could lead to more sustainable farming policies and methods.
Sept. 13, 2021 • ~8 min
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