For over half of the last decade, the world has consumed more food than it has produced. What happens when the world consumes more food than it produces? Well, it must … [Read full article]
Tag: food shortage
How Biodiversity Loss is Like LeBron James & The Miami Heat
I saw this posted on Climate Central a few days ago and passed on reposting it. But, with Miami’s big win in Boston and the 7th game in the series … [Read full article]
Endangered Animal Watch (Update): Wolves, Tigers, Bats & Penguins
As it is Earth Day, my natural inclination is to look at the current state of Nature….specifically, the status of certain animal species that are either holding on, currently threatened, or “on the brink”….here are just four such cases (wolves, tigers, bats and penguins)…
Rising & Record Food Prices, Food Riots Due to Extreme Weather Events
I included the video above in last week’s global weirding news roundup, in addition to Joe Romm’s recent article on how extreme weather events are contributing to rising, record food … [Read full article]
World Famous Wildlife Sanctuary in Zimbabwe Faces Closure
Due to acute food shortages, one of Africa’s biggest wildlife rehabilitation centers faces closure. The shortages also threaten to wipe out the entire population of wild creatures that draw thousands … [Read full article]
The Lindberg Report Podcast: The New Global Crisis? Food!
BMO Financial Group strategist Donald Coxe warns that the current credit crunch and soaring oil prices will pale in comparison to a looming shortage of food. Again, I’ve included a … [Read full article]