The Fragile Plate: Climate Change and the World's Food Supply, Part 2

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In today’s episode, Dave explores the impact of climate change on the global food supply, focusing on the lesser-discussed consequences for both developed and developing countries. From unpredictable weather patterns, like California’s alternating droughts and heavy rainfall, to the devastating effects of extreme weather events on food production in countries like India and South Sudan, Dave delves into how climate change exacerbates food insecurity and malnutrition. Highlighting specific issues like rising food prices and crop failures, he underscores the urgent need for a sustainable agricultural system while reflecting on the stark contrast between the struggles faced in vulnerable regions and the relative abundance enjoyed in wealthier nations. It's a thought-provoking, sometimes sobering discussion about how climate change reshapes our food systems and the people most at risk.

Website links used for this episode:

https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/climate-change-is-making-food-inflation-endemic-in-india-2

https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/hunger-and-malnutrition-being-driven-climate-crisis-and-conflict-south-sudan

https://www.sustainweb.org/about/