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The diet is cast: a coming food catastrophe

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Global Food Crisis: Impacts of War and Climate

This chapter explores the devastating food crisis driven by blockades and export bans on grains due to the war in Ukraine. It highlights the urgent consequences of soaring food prices and deepened hunger in various regions, as well as the interconnected challenges posed by climate change and geopolitical tensions. Through personal accounts and quantitative data, the discussion reveals the fragility of global food systems and the looming threat of widespread food insecurity.

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