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Farming for the Future: Claire Kremen

Farming for the Future: Claire Kremen

FromFood Production (Video)


Farming for the Future: Claire Kremen

FromFood Production (Video)

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Length:
5 minutes
Released:
Jul 25, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Agriculture today is extraordinarily productive, although sadly many people are chronically hungry, malnourished or obese. And the way we farm also takes an increasing toll on the environment. Farming emits a third of all greenhouse gases and uses 70 percent of freshwater resources. It is a major contributor to deforestation and biodiversity loss, and has led to the loss of soil fertility in agricultural lands. How can we produce enough food for the future while protecting the planet? Berkeley conservation biologist Claire Kremen suggests practices that can maintain productivity while using less energy, water and pesticides. Series: "Cal Future Forum: Our Changing World" [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 33077]
Released:
Jul 25, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (48)

In 2040 there will be 9 billion people to feed. Experts from around the world are researching ways to produce enough food without harming the environment.