Lestor Brown stresses on the factors that will lead to food shortage which are directly related to environmental degradation. Rising grain prices will lead to an economical unsustainability making the cost of living of the million of hungry people around the world even worse. The increase in population and thus in food production have led to an unefficient usage of water and land. Land and water exploitation due to food scarcity are causing major environmental destruction along with low economic progress. Therefore, it is crucial that we find a balance between climate and population. An environmentally sustainable economy and proper use of natural resources are key to our food and population emergency.Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Food Scarcity:An environmental wake up call
Lestor Brown stresses on the factors that will lead to food shortage which are directly related to environmental degradation. Rising grain prices will lead to an economical unsustainability making the cost of living of the million of hungry people around the world even worse. The increase in population and thus in food production have led to an unefficient usage of water and land. Land and water exploitation due to food scarcity are causing major environmental destruction along with low economic progress. Therefore, it is crucial that we find a balance between climate and population. An environmentally sustainable economy and proper use of natural resources are key to our food and population emergency.
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