The Coming Famine
Book description
In "The Coming Famine", Julian Cribb lays out a vivid picture of impending planetary crisis - a global food shortage that threatens to hit by mid-century - that would dwarf any in our previous experience. Cribb's comprehensive assessment describes a dangerous confluence of shortages - of water, land, energy, technology,…
Why read it?
1 author picked The Coming Famine as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This ‘wake-up’ call to society about the food crisis already affecting one billion people provides both information and guidance about what needs to be done to avert disaster.
It is also full of important philosophy, such as “There can be no peace until people have enough to eat.” The book goes on to offer important insights into what needs to be done for humanity to live sustainably.
The task is enormous, but there is hope if we wake from our slumbers.
From Roger's list on making a healthier, fairer, and better planet.
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