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Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Food costs serve up trouble

Food costs serve up trouble

Rising populations, growing middle-classes in developing countries, and climate change are adding to pressure on food supplies, while speculators are betting on the situation worsening. Food prices have already sparked riots in Algeria and mass protests - and government overthrow - in Tunisia. Global stability is under threat. - Michael T Klare

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