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Persistently high food prices may spark social unrest

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INT

Cereal grains such as wheat provide essential sustenance to humans and animals; price surges raise risks of food crises

US farm exports recover as China buys more soybeans

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UNITED STATES

While US farm exports have been relatively stable over the last five years, sales to China have been more volatile

Andean coca output unfazed by eradication efforts

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LATAM

UN data show Colombian coca cultivation soaring as Bolivia, Peru's fall

Mexico Maya Train poses major challenges

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MEXICO

President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO)’s Maya Train poses serious social, financial and environmental risks

Land misuse will pose long-term security threats

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INTERNATIONAL

Food insecurity, natural disasters, poverty and population displacement could all worsen, exacerbating conflict risks

Population boom to raise Africa's food-shock risks

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EAST AFRICA

Regional food security faces long-term pressures from climate change and population growth

Russia pushes to expand nuclear plant sales

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RUSSIA

Rosatom has had most success in Iran, China and India but is seeking other buyers for its nuclear plant technology

South Africa's nuclear plan appears a costly luxury

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SOUTH AFRICA

Despite improving energy capacity, the government remains committed to commissioning new nuclear power plants by 2037

Tajik dam may alter energy map -- but not yet

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TAJIKISTAN

The Tajik authorities’ portrayal of the Roghun hydro-plant as a game-changer is partly true but they have to finish it

Biden extends slowing US nuclear sector

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UNITED STATES

The Biden administration is making USD6bn available to help avert the premature closure of some nuclear power plants