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Saturday, August 03, 2019

Humanity's next test: Feed 10 billion without ruining planet

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Land use, including agriculture and deforestation, accounts for around a quarter of planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions.

Meat is a major problem, as is food waste. It is estimated that as much as 30 per cent of all food produced ends up in landfills - with a carbon footprint to match.

"We need to move away from harmful industrial agriculture that relies on chemicals, drives deforestation and releases emissions,

Note the figurative language/idiomatic expression:
"The writing is on the wall for big agriculture corporations."

Qns:
1. Consider the view that we do not take enough responsibility for our own well-being. (Cam/ 2018)
2. Longer life expectancy creates more problems than benefits. Discuss. (Cam. 2016)
3.  How far should medical resources be used to extend life expectancy? (Cam. 2011)
4. Should medical science always seek to prolong life? (Cam. 2003)