Famines

a man inspects a levee in kansas

Climate change is intensifying food shocks

Climate Change

From rain-soaked fields in the Corn Belt to drowned livestock, food shocks — abrupt disruptions to food production — are becoming more common as a result of extreme weather.

Drought ravages parts of East Africa

Somalia: What constitutes a famine

Hunger in New York City

The World

What Makes This A Famine

Environment

What Constitues a Famine?

Global Politics

Why scientists and people in the food aid world disagree on labeling the food crisis in East Africa as ‘famine?’

The World

Flood and famine in Niger

Environment

Niger is facing its most severe food crisis in a decade. Thomas Fessy, reporter for the BBC explains the humanitarian crisis that the country faces.