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We’re setting fire to food aid

Today, Explained

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The Controversial Destruction of Emergency Food Aid

This chapter explores the U.S. government's controversial choice to incinerate nearly 500 metric tons of emergency food aid, specifically high energy biscuits for young children. It also examines the broader implications of food aid waste and the risk of spoiling aid in transit and storage worldwide.

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