food shocks

21st Century US 'dustbowl' risk assessed

US scientists have modelled how a 1930s-like "dustbowl" drought might impact American agriculture today, and found it to be just as damaging.
13 February 2016, 04:46 AM

Global warming increases 'food shocks' threat

Climate change is increasing the risk of severe 'food shocks' where crops fail and prices of staples rise rapidly around the world.
14 August 2015, 11:26 AM