food insecurity
Americannoun
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Origin of food insecurity
First recorded in 1975–80
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In May, when Wall Street's major stock indexes were near historic highs, economists at the New York Federal Reserve warned they were seeing a "remarkable increase" in food insecurity in the world's richest country.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026
The number of people facing acute food insecurity in Afghanistan is set to rise above 19 million during the forthcoming winter season, the United Nations warned on Tuesday.
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026
In Gambia and Mauritania in western Africa, the industry drives food insecurity as fish that once sustained local communities are diverted into fishmeal factories.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
Countries must rapidly increase investments in infrastructure against intensifying floods, droughts and food insecurity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Some decried their use as a way for biochemical companies to make money; others declared that GMOs would save the world from famine and food insecurity.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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