TED Talks Daily Climate change is becoming a problem you can taste | Amanda Little
Oct 27, 2020
In this engaging conversation, Amanda Little, an environmental journalist and author of "The Fate of Food," breaks down the drastic effects of climate change on our food systems. She highlights how rising temperatures threaten our food supply and examines the shocking divide between food waste and hunger. Little showcases innovative farmers and entrepreneurs blending traditional practices with cutting-edge technology to create resilient food solutions. Her insights accentuate the urgent need to rethink how we produce and consume food in a warming world.
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The Food Crisis Paradox
- Chef José Andrés highlighted the American food crisis with two contrasting photos during the pandemic.
- One showed rotting potatoes due to closed restaurants, while the other showed long lines at food banks.
Climate Change: The Bigger Threat
- Climate change is a more chronic and complex threat to food systems than COVID-19.
- Current agricultural practices may not support large civilizations by mid-century due to climate change.
Robotic Weeders
- Amanda Little observed C&Spray, a robotic weeder, in Arkansas.
- This robot uses cameras and AI to precisely target weeds with herbicides, reducing overall herbicide use.
