

Fuel to Fork: The Role the Oil and Gas Industry Plays in Food-based Emissions
13 snips Nov 12, 2024
Anna Lappé, an expert on food systems and climate change, and Matthew Kessler, a science communicator at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, delve into the hidden ties between the oil and gas industry and our food. They discuss the impact of petrochemical fertilizers on emissions and the complexities of fossil fuel dependency in food supply chains. The conversation highlights the environmental consequences of synthetic farming practices and advocates for sustainable agriculture as a vital solution to climate challenges.
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Potato Chip Journey
- Matthew Kessler describes a frictionless experience of buying potato chips.
- He then details the complex, fossil fuel-dependent process behind it.
Hidden Food-Fuel Link
- Anna Lappé discusses the hidden link between food and fossil fuels.
- The industry strategically downplays this connection, unlike the obvious link with cars or planes.
Food's Wrong Direction
- Fossil fuel use in food systems is rising, not falling.
- Nitrogen fertilizers, plastics, and processing are key growth areas, mirroring the trend in other sectors.