The United Nations’ World Food Program reports 44 million people in 38 countries are on the brink of severe hunger and famine. Russia and Ukraine combined account for about 25% of the world’s wheat exports, and UN relief efforts have been getting about 50% of its commodities from Ukraine. But energy is the major input in food production – so green energy programs are contributing to the misery and death.

Michael Shellenberger, an independent liberal who is running on a “sensible” pro-energy platform for governor of California, sent out this alarming message with a shocking visual.