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Food Security
How do you define environmental science?
Environmental science is defined by dictionary.com as, "the branch of science concerned with the physical, chemical, and biological conditions of the environment and their effect on organisms ("Environmental science," 2012)."
How does the relationship between science and technology affect environmental problems and solutions in today's society?
Science and technology have a profound impact on the problems and solutions of today's society. One such reason is that in order to enact environmentally friendly methods of sustainability, it must first be economically feasible for society in general. Society, at this point in human history does not have the necessary funding capacity to enact many of the environmental solutions currently available to civilization. For one, there is first an opportunity cost imbedded in the use of those solutions. For each dollar allocated to environmental solutions, there is a corresponding dollar taken away from other projects society deems as more important, including education and health care. Likewise, the issue of environmental sustainability is not a priority to the majority of society at is current price structure. We need only look to the acceptance of expensive solutions to energy such as wind, water, and solar power as evidence of this. Currently these forms of energy are indeed sustainable, but at their current price structure, they simply...
As such, technology must be used to create cost efficient solutions that society can accept without putting undue burden on an already constrained capital system. Technology can also be used to create solutions that are viable for the long-term and are not susceptible to the short-term vicissitudes of climate change (wind and solar power). This technology will then be the catalyst needed to spawn mass acceptance and approval from civilization
Why is the concept of environmental sustainability important, and why should it be studied?
Environmental sustainability is very contentious issue in regards to capitalism and basic human desires. In many respects, unlike other commodities, the environment has many finite resources. Commodities such as Agriculture will also have an impact on many factors in the future. This is what makes the concept of environmental sustainability so important. At some point these finite resources will be unable to replenish themselves. Likewise, demand will be so overbearing that this resources will be used at an ever increasing rate. In order to mitigate the influence of these factors environmental sustainability will be required. For example, on such factor that environmental sustainability will impact is that of population growth. Currently our planet has capacity for only 50% increase in our current population levels. Most of…
Food Security as defined by the World Food Summit is "when all people at all times have access to sufficient, safe, nutritious food to maintain a healthy and active life" (1). Food security and preservation is a very contentious issue among many nations. Nations that are particularly interested in food security are emerging nations (2). These nations, known as the BRICS have very large populations and thus must support them
D.). This can be accomplished in many ways including availability of fertilizers and storage techniques so that available resources are not wasted. Of particular concern is the continued focus of donors on health and education projects rather than agriculture. This may be attributed to the widespread attention that is paid by the media to illnesses and lack of education of underdeveloped nations. While education is extremely important and plays a significant
Access to Healthy FoodIntroductionWhy is access to healthy food without preservatives, additives, or toxic ingredients more expensive than fast food? This question is one that anybody concerned about healthy food has found himself asking over and over again. Healthy food should be more readily available than unhealthy food�yet it is often not, and when it is available it is often more expensive for people to buy than food that contains
Environmental Crimes and Health and Safety Law Violation With the current changes in weather patterns, strange climatic conditions and other uncontrollable natural disasters, there has been a lot of attention directed towards the environment and the way people may be contributing to the degradation of the environment in small ways that is summed up results into the disasters that we see on daily basis. The environment is becoming unpleasant on an
Global Food System Multinational agribusiness is thriving, yet nearly 40 developing countries urgently need food to feed their starving populations (Lean, 2008). Food security is being held hostage by giant food and biotech companies (Lean, 2008). Profits take priority over solutions for the expanding global food crisis, and farmers in the developing world are not benefitting from their labors (Lean, 2008). The profits and earnings of giant agribusinesses have increased dramatically, pleasing
Validation of Commercial Baking as an Effective Step to Control/Inactivate Salmonella in Baked Products Major findings, analysis and conclusions Description of the baking industry and baking emphasis in the United States. Purpose and structure of importance Description of the problem being addressed and its importance to the practice of applied food safety Process of Consultation Outline how the client (ABA) will be engaged and carefully define the problem Identification of key stakeholders Overview and feedback of findings and