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“In the late 1960s, there were alarming predictions that worldwide famine was around the corner. I wondered if humans had already lost the race, overrun the Earth's capacity. I let one question lead to the next, and unearthed information that would forever change my life: Not only is there enough food in the world to feed every man, woman, and child on Earth, there is enough to make us all chubby.”

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Frances Moore Lappé

Frances Moore Lappé is an American author and social activist known for her research on food, agriculture, and global justice. Her book 'Diet for a Small Planet' was first published in 1971 and had a profound impact on the food movement. more

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