The Bacon Hoax & the Next REAL Food Shortage

Hank Green discusses the 2012 bacon shortage hoax, explaining it was a misunderstanding linked to drought-induced pork price increases. The drought affected corn crops, a primary pig feed, leading to higher pork prices but no shortage. He also highlights the real issue of tuna shortages due to overfishing, with significant declines in tuna populations, particularly bluefin and albacore, over the past 50 years.

What was the main reason behind the 2012 Bacon Shortage panic?

• A real shortage of pigs

• A government policy change

• A sudden increase in bacon demand

• A hoax by a trade organization

How did the droughts in Europe and the US affect pork prices?

• By reducing the number of pigs

• By increasing the cost of pig feed

• By causing a bacon surplus

• By improving corn crop yields

Which region experienced a record-breaking drought in 2012?

• California, USA

• Sydney, Australia

• Missoula, MT

• London, UK

What is the primary cause of the decline in tuna populations?

• Natural predators

• Climate change

• Overfishing

• Pollution

What percentage has the biomass of bluefin and albacore tuna decreased in the last 50 years?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%