World Hunger Increases Despite More Agriculture
UN Report, Süddeutsche Zeitung | September 19, 2008
The UN reports that the number of individuals around the world who go hungry has increased by 75 million in the past year to 923 million. ++ The UN attributes this to the rising price of food, fuel, and fertilizers. ++ Hunger has increased despite the fact that the last year witnessed more food production and more global wealth. ++ In response, the UN has begun a project to deliver $30 million (20.8 million euros) in aid and food to the 78 poorest countries of the world, the majority of which are in Africa.
