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U.N. warns of possible food crisis

Interview by
Jeremy Hobson
Aug 9, 2012 The world could face the worst food crisis in five years if countries like the U.S. start restricting exports of agricultural products. That's according to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization, which says bad weather is causing a spike in global food prices that could be made worse if countries stockpile.

How economic sanctions affect Syria

by
Scott Tong
Jul 19, 2012 At the UN today, the Security Council is expected to vote today on economic sanctions against Syria, in an effort to help end the 16 month conflict between the government of Bashar Al-Assad and rebel forces. But will more economic sanctions work?

Green generation grows up

by
Eve Troeh
Jun 20, 2012 Many inspired by the first Rio Earth Summit 20 years ago were just kids then. Now they are leading a new generation into the fold.

China to ask for environmental funding at Rio summit

Interview with
Rob Schmitz
Jul 9, 2012 Next week world leaders will meet for the U.N. Conference on Sustainable Development to figure out how to improve the well-being of people around the world without wrecking the planet in the process.

U.N. warns Australia over Great Barrier Reef

by
Stuart Cohen
Jun 5, 2012 The United Nations World Heritage Organization says the Great Barrier Reef may soon be on its endangered list if Australia doesn't control its industrial development in the next eight months.

Iran accepts U.N. investigation of nuclear program

Interview with
Juli Niemann
May 22, 2012 The top nuclear official at the United Nations said today that a deal has been reached with Iran to allow the U.N.’s investigation into Iran’s nuclear program to continue. So what does this mean for the price of oil, which spiked earlier this year because of tensions with Iran?