The Other Inconvenient Truth
Offered By: TED via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the critical link between agriculture and global environmental challenges in this 18-minute TED talk. Discover how the increasing demand for food has made agriculture the primary driver of climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental destruction. Learn about the concept of "terraculture" - farming for the entire planet - and why it's crucial for addressing these pressing issues. Gain insights into potential solutions for sustainable food production that can help mitigate environmental impacts while meeting the world's growing nutritional needs.
Syllabus
Jonathan Foley: The other inconvenient truth
Taught by
TED
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