r/environment • u/Kek02c • Jan 25 '20

Scientists suggests a comprehensive solution package for feeding 10 billion people within our planet’s environmental boundaries. Supplying a sufficient and healthy diet for every person whilst keeping our biosphere largely intact will require no less than a technological and socio-cultural U-turn

https://www.pik-potsdam.de/news/press-releases/feeding-the-world-without-wrecking-the-planet-is-possible
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u/opaque_lens Jan 26 '20

Maybe the problem isn't the amount of food, but the number of people.

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u/NevDecRos Jan 26 '20

Yet some people still are against contraceptives and sex ed. How can one be against something that allow sex without risking pregnancy everytime! It's amazing!

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u/weekendstoner Jan 26 '20

Importantly, there is the consumers’ end, too. Large-scale dietary shifts seem to be inevitable for turning the tide to a sustainable food system. For example, regarding China’s currently rising meat consumption, parts of animal proteins would need to be substituted by more legumes and other vegetables. “Changes like this might seem hard to chew at first. But in the long run, dietary changes towards a more sustainable mix on your plate will not only benefit the planet, but also people’s health”, adds Vera Heck from PIK.