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An investigation has found that the industry and lobbyists have sabotaged efforts to rein in behaviour that is directly exacerbating the crisis.
Kabir Agarwal
May 08 2022
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An investigation has found that the industry and lobbyists have sabotaged efforts to rein in behaviour that is directly exacerbating the crisis.
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An investigation by the Europe based Lighthouse Reports has found that excessive speculation by investors has contributed to the spike in global prices of food in recent months.

Thin Lei Win and Kabir Agarwal, reporters on the investigation, explain the findings. Read more here.

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