Average global cereal costs increased by 71% this year due to Europe's prolonged lack of rain, with continued drought raising concern for even higher food prices, potentially bringing further unrest to developing nations.

http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/prices-stay-up-as-europe-battles-drought/story-e6frfku0-1226064821029
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2011/may/27/food-riots-warning-by-un-as-commodities-soar

Venezuelan courts announce new wildlife protection measures that include a widespread ban on hunting in protected areas as well as prohibiting possession or commercialization of songbirds and other animals.

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