Stories written by Peter Boaz

World Bank Extends Food Crisis Fund

By Matthew O. Berger and Peter Boaz
Amidst fears of a recurring food crisis, the World Bank has reactivated its Global Food Crisis Response Programme (GFRP), dedicating up to 760 million dollars to countries at risk of food price volatility.

Tighter Budgets Threaten HIV/AIDS Gains

By Matthew O. Berger and Peter Boaz
Although the world will miss the 2010 deadline for universal access to HIV treatment, some countries, notably in sub- Saharan Africa, have made real strides forward, three United Nations agencies reported Tuesday.

Rising Energy Demand Hits Water Scarcity ‘Choke Point’

By Peter Boaz and Matthew O. Berger
Meeting the growing demand for energy in the U.S., even through sustainable means, could entail greater threats to the environment, new research shows.


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