Joel K. Bourne Jr. è un autore stimato il cui lavoro approfondisce le intricate relazioni tra l'umanità e il mondo naturale. Attraverso il suo ruolo di collaboratore per National Geographic e i suoi contributi a pubblicazioni leader come Audubon e Science, Bourne offre ai lettori spunti affascinanti su complessi problemi ambientali. La sua formazione giornalistica presso la Columbia University, unita al suo background in agronomia presso la North Carolina State University, gli consente di esplorare questi temi da una prospettiva unica. La capacità di Bourne di distillare concetti scientifici complessi in narrazioni avvincenti lo rende una voce importante nel giornalismo ambientale.
When Malthus famously outlined the brutal relationship between food and population, he never imagined the success of modern agriculture. This book is suitable for anyone concerned with what the coming decades hold for our planet and our diet if we don't take action now.
Focusing on the urgent battle against global hunger, the book features environmental journalist Joel K. Bourne Jr. as he explores innovative solutions through the eyes of farmers and scientists worldwide. He highlights efforts to revive Ukraine's agricultural strength, showcases a Canadian aquaculturist, and profiles the agronomist behind a major organic sugarcane plantation. These diverse figures exemplify the race against climate change's impact on food production, emphasizing the critical need for a new green revolution in agriculture.
Through stunning aerial photography, George Steinmetz reveals the intricate and expansive nature of global food systems, showcasing the impact of agriculture on 40 percent of the Earth's land. His decade-long journey spans over 30 countries and 24 US states, documenting the production of staples like wheat and rice, as well as fruits, vegetables, fishing, and meat. The book contrasts traditional farming practices with large-scale agribusiness, offering a comprehensive view of how food is cultivated around the world.