Feeding the Planet

The video discusses the growing issue of food insecurity due to factors like population growth, climate change, and resource scarcity. It emphasizes the need to double food production through better crop management and genetically modified crops. However, it also highlights the uneven distribution of food, with significant waste in developed countries and malnutrition in less developed ones. The video suggests reducing meat consumption to better utilize resources and stresses the importance of making changes to prevent increased food insecurity as the global population approaches 9 billion by 2050.

What are some of the key factors contributing to the rise in food insecurity?

• Decreased water supply

• Increased agricultural land

• Population growth and climate change

• Technological advancements

What is one proposed solution to increase food production on limited agricultural land?

• Increasing food imports

• Expanding urban areas

• Improving crop and soil management

• Reducing water usage

How do genetically modified crops contribute to food production?

• They require more water

• They are less resistant to diseases

• They can withstand climate changes

• They decrease crop yields

What is a significant issue with food distribution globally?

• Surplus food in less developed countries

• High food waste in developed countries

• Equal distribution of food

• Lack of food production technology

How can reducing meat consumption impact food production?

• It increases the need for more land

• It reduces the global population

• It allows more plant-based food to be produced

• It decreases water availability