perfect storm on every plate

In a shocking revelation, it has been learned that ecological concerns besides sustainable energy still exist out there in the global village. Take this news from the BBC for example –

Food production will have to increase by 70% over the next 40 years to feed the world’s growing population, the United Nations food agency predicts. The Food and Agricultural Organisation says if more land is not used for food production now, 370 million people could be facing famine by 2050.

And with humanoid population expected to increase to 9 billion by mid-century, you have to wonder how farmers expect to keep up with the Jones’ calorie needs. Last I heard, land wasn’t being manufactured any more (except in Dubai – another story).

Meanwhile, experts agree that crop production requires water, among other things, in order to do what plants do – grow. Yet, in a cruel twist of Fate, the supply of available water is in the proverbial tank as well.

In fact, the BBC has reported that “Growing world population will cause a “perfect storm” of food, energy and water shortages by 2030, the UK government chief scientist has warned.”

What we have here is a voodoo snafu in the making. And the one common denominator for every input to the “perfect storm” is…… growing human population. Same as it ever was.

Since we’re discussing farming, why not get the root of the problem?

Pass the tofu.

posted by Mudd