With its strategy of bomb and blockade, Russia is literally taking the food out of the mouths of the hungry.
Russia’s Agricultural Warfare
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Food
Ukraine: Between Hope and Fear
Russia’s war in Ukraine poses the greatest danger to the planet at the moment. But is it also an opportunity?
The Weaponization of Food
Russia and Ukraine have come to an agreement on food exports. Will the deal hold?
The Black Death Killed Feudalism. What Does COVID-19 Mean for Capitalism?
How will the coronavirus transform the relationship between state and market? A look at oil, food, and finance.
Creating Fossil-Fuel-Free Communities Globally
It’s time for a new back-to-the-land movement.
The Residue of Empire
As the tide of American empire recedes, the Golden Arches remain in place.
Trump and Trade: The Perils for Agriculture
Donald Trump has taken aim at free trade agreements. What could renegotiation look like?
Seeds of Corporate Power vs Farmers’ Rights
We need to start tilting the playing field back in favor of farmers and the environment.
Great Gamble on the Mekong
A proposed dam on the Mekong River would provide energy for the region, but at a significant environmental cost.
Wang Ping and the Kinship of Rivers
An interview with Wang Ping, a poet and activist working to build a sense of kinship between the peoples of the Yangtze and Mississippi River valleys.