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Food awakening: Iran’s ripple effect
The Iran conflict and blockades in the Strait of Hormuz are slowing supply not just of fuel, but food and fertiliser. Geophysics could worsen the approaching hunger crisis: an El Niño weather event is predicted for this year. Anti-conversion laws are resulting in horrific scenes at Christian burial sites in India. And why Britain’s vets are struggling.
Guests and host:
Catherine Brahic, environment editor
Avantika Chilkoti, global business writer
Kira Huju, Asia correspondent
Carla Subirana, news desk editor
Rosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
Iran conflict, oil, food…
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