Famine

South Sudan faces the worst food crisis in the world – and it’s about to dramatically worsen. The need for aid is urgent and growing.

In the 14th century, four centuries of mild weather came to an abrupt halt in Europe. Famine and frigid temperatures ensued, and roughly 10 percent of the population died.

Mass starvation may change genes in children that lead to obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.

With climate change wrecking havoc on the world’s crops, it’s time to consider other options. Warehouse farms might be the answer to the global food crisis.

In four years, China’s Great Famine killed more than 45 million people. The forgotten survivors of a forgotten genocide tell their story.

Mitt Romney’s running mate is making the same economic mistakes that hurt his forefathers in the Great Famine, writes John Kelly.