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: Gulf state sheikhs, Chinese state corporations, and Russian oligarchs.
: Conservation groups and biofuel companies that fence off land for environmental purposes, sometimes at the expense of local communities. Global Scope The Land Grabbers: The New Fight over Who Owns ...
: The book details the involvement of diverse "grabbers," including: : Gulf state sheikhs, Chinese state corporations, and
: Acquisitions are primarily fueled by fears of future food shortages, water scarcity, and the rising demand for biofuels. : Gulf state sheikhs
: Figures like George Soros and Lord Rothschild.
is a 2012 investigative exposé by veteran environmental journalist Fred Pearce . It explores the modern "global land rush"—a phenomenon where wealthy nations, corporations, and individuals are buying or leasing massive tracts of land across the globe. Core Argument and Themes