Episode
Can we feed ourselves without devouring the planet? | George Monbiot
16:48
Published: Wed Jan 18 2023
Description
Farming is the worst thing humanity has ever done to the planet, says journalist George Monbiot. What's more: the global food system could be heading toward collapse. Detailing the technological solutions we need to radically reshape food production -- from lab-grown, protein-rich foods to crops that don't require plowing -- Monbiot shares a future-focused vision of how humanity could feed itself without destroying the planet.
Chapters
In this TED Talk, author George Monbiot discusses how to sustain the planet while feeding the growing population, highlighting the need for innovative solutions to rescue the food system from collapse.
00:00 - 01:15 (01:15)
Summary
In this TED Talk, author George Monbiot discusses how to sustain the planet while feeding the growing population, highlighting the need for innovative solutions to rescue the food system from collapse.
EpisodeCan we feed ourselves without devouring the planet? | George Monbiot
PodcastTED Talks Daily
The global food system faces various threats, and understanding its complexities is essential to recognize the need for change.
01:15 - 09:43 (08:27)
Summary
The global food system faces various threats, and understanding its complexities is essential to recognize the need for change. It is vital to be aware of the impact of extensive farming practices and the counterintuitive behavior of complex systems.
EpisodeCan we feed ourselves without devouring the planet? | George Monbiot
PodcastTED Talks Daily
Replacement of protein from single-celled organisms instead of animal products and crops like soy and oil palm could lead to a release of vast areas of land, reducing our impact and restoring natural habitats.
09:43 - 16:35 (06:52)
Summary
Replacement of protein from single-celled organisms instead of animal products and crops like soy and oil palm could lead to a release of vast areas of land, reducing our impact and restoring natural habitats. This approach could also make food that is cheaper, healthier, and requires only sunlight and water to produce.