Here in North America, we’re unlikely to face the full effects of the worldwide famine that appears to be developing, and that we’ve discussed in these pages on several previous occasions. However, it’s biting hard in several regions and countries, and getting worse. For example, see these articles (selected at random from many others… Continue reading The food crisis is showing the first signs of real famine
Tag: Emergency preparations
More reader questions answered about emergency food reserves
Following earlier warnings from many sources about looming food shortages and the need to keep reserves in case of emergency, I answered a number of reader questions last week. They keep coming, so here are a few more answers. One reader asked about simple staple foods that keep for a long time, are nutritious,… Continue reading More reader questions answered about emergency food reserves
Readers’ questions answered on emergency food and other reserves
After publishing two articles over the past two weeks on the unfolding worldwide food crisis and the need to build up our emergency food reserves, I’ve been fielding questions from several readers about what they should do in their particular situations. I thought the answers I gave them might be of wider interest. One reader… Continue reading Readers’ questions answered on emergency food and other reserves
Food inflation and scarcity: another blogger weighs in
I’ve annoyed some readers by harping on about likely food shortages and even famines (although I think the latter will be more in the Third World than the First World – but that’s not guaranteed). I wrote two lengthy articles on the subject last week, and they’re still attracting more readers than usual. I… Continue reading Food inflation and scarcity: another blogger weighs in
The global food crisis – some people still don’t get it
I’ve been trying to explain in previous articles (most recently last Monday) just how bad the world food situation has become. However, it seems a lot of people just don’t get it. I get e-mails and comments from readers complaining that I’m being unduly alarmist, even when I link to sources for my facts. … Continue reading The global food crisis – some people still don’t get it
Food, food, food – or the lack thereof…
I tell you, folks, the food supply situation is starting to get seriously scary. Just in the past few weeks, we’ve seen the initial impact of the removal of Russian and Ukrainian wheat and other crops from the world food market. It’s already having a drastic effect on the Middle East and North Africa,… Continue reading Food, food, food – or the lack thereof…
Risky people to have around in a crisis
I’m obliged to Herschel Smith for embedding this video on his blog a couple of days ago. I’ll put it up first (it’s less than 5 minutes long), then talk a little about it. Herschel comments: I wouldn’t embed this video except that I have actually talked to people like this. Yes, to someone… Continue reading Risky people to have around in a crisis
If you’re still not listening, you’re about to run out of time
For years, people like me have been warning that hard times are coming. For the past year or more, some of us have been hammering on the point that hard times are already here, and they’re going to get worse – a lot worse – before they get better. Michael Yon has gone so… Continue reading If you’re still not listening, you’re about to run out of time
The US economy: death by a thousand cuts?
The fabled “death by a thousand cuts” refers to a traditional method of slow, lingering, extremely painful execution used for over a millennium in China, right up until last century. In theory at least, no one cut would be lethal in and of itself (unless the executioner had been bribed, or was feeling merciful); … Continue reading The US economy: death by a thousand cuts?
One of the best-equipped and most experienced “preppers” I’ve ever encountered
We’ve spoken often about the need to make preparations for emergencies before they happen, and particularly in the current economy (which is enough of an emergency in itself, thank you very much!). After I published another article about that recently, an online friend I’ve corresponded with over several years sent me a long and… Continue reading One of the best-equipped and most experienced “preppers” I’ve ever encountered