The current industrialized food systems—factory-style farming that consumes massive amounts of resources and relies heavily on chemicals—are widespread in developed countries and are a major contributor to climate change. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Key shifts in the way we produce food could take agriculture from a climate bust and turn it into a climate boon. This undertaking is the cause that gave rise to a Future Tense event at the New America Foundation on Thursday, July 25, called “An Agricultural Revolution to Fight Climate Change?” The event brought together a number of experts for panel discussions about how to spur on an agricultural transition—from an industrial process to an ecological, innovative method.
Can Agriculture Reverse Climate Change?
No comments:
Post a Comment