Thursday January 3, 2008, 4:13 pm
I believethe world needs to take note of this.

Thursday January 3, 2008, 4:19 pm
Hi Jaylena, Yes, whilst we need to keep focusing on climate change, we also need to be aware that world foodstocks are rapidly dwindling. When Iooked into it, I got pretty alarmed. Because of the scarcity of cereals for example, wheat prices have risen by $130 per ton, or 52%, over the last year. Which of course just means people in the neediest countries can't afford basic foodstuff. I think food shortages, plus scarcity of water, will be a very real issue in the 21st Century.

Thursday January 3, 2008, 4:34 pm

Look at this paragraph....
and in the next post I will post the link of my article few weeks ago..


Demand for cereals and grains comes from two sources: an increasing global population and cattle that need to be raised and fed to cater for a growing population of meat-eaters. Higher oil costs also impact on shipping rates putting enormous stress on nations that need to import food. Climate destabilization has seen unusual weather events and patterns - such as droughts, floods and hurricanes - and these have decreased production in important exporting countries like Australia and Ukraine.

Thursday January 3, 2008, 4:35 pm
Demand for cereals and grains comes from two sources: an increasing global population and cattle that need to be raised and fed to cater for a growing population of meat-eaters. Higher oil costs also impact on shipping rates putting enormous stress on nations that need to import food. Climate destabilization has seen unusual weather events and patterns - such as droughts, floods and hurricanes - and these have decreased production in important exporting countries like Australia and Ukraine.

Loook at this paragraph in the next comment I will pos tthe link of my article

Thursday January 3, 2008, 4:38 pm
http://www.care2.com/news/member/119310252/556357

Diet of Disaster .. please read this article with all the references..

Thursday January 3, 2008, 4:41 pm
yes!! a major reason I've given up eating meat.