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The price of rice is skyrocketing, and it's pushing millions more people towards starvation (www.abc.net.au)
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The Indian rice export ban, the war in Ukraine and El Niño are combining to create a "doom loop" for the world's poorest people, as staple food prices soar.

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[–] -2 points 3 years ago (2 children)

Been prepping for years just in case this happens. Scary to see its possible.

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  • [–] 22 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    There's no prepping for a food war. Prepping is for a temporary situation. Food supplies must be constantly restocked.

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  • [–] 0 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    The survivors will be those able to adapt. There's plenty of nourishing fauna, but how many are ready to eat bugs? Rats?

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