I’m beginning to understand more about how land, especially through the practice of “land grabbing”, can be seen from a politically ecological perspective rather than a mere biophysical phenomenon. Asia has an incredibly low arable land per person ratio, the lowest of the major regions. With declining arable land and water resources, it’s no wonder China has been investing towards… Read more »
I always had the impression that the discussion surrounding food waste revolved around the household; the culprits discarding excess food were the consumers living at home. However, it was interesting to watch Tristram Stuart, in his TED Talk titled “The Global Food Waste Scandal, discuss how the food industry perpetuates the food waste issue behind the scenes. The graph that… Read more »
Looking at Peter Menzel’s photos comparing the food lifestyles between people in the U.S. versus Mali, the differences were profound. With the photos featuring a sample of an American household, a week’s worth of food displays a colorful variety of different goods. While there’s a few fruit and vegetables on display, it’s dominated by the vibrant colors… Read more »
The concept of being “hungry” is an interesting topic to evaluate. Think about the millions of people around the world who go hungry for extended periods of time. They may not know where or when their next meal may be. They may suffer from malnutrition, leading to various health problems. An estimated 795 million people around the world suffer from… Read more »
This week’s lesson noted a significant observation among different global class demographics in relation to their ecological footprint and dietary trends. The global poor contribute about 2% of all greenhouse gas emissions. Yet, the global rich contribute about 80% of global greenhouse gas emissions. This greenhouse gas issue stems from the differences in diets depending on people’s wealth. Poorer people… Read more »