Many of us do not get the opportunity to watch what we eat grow from seedlings to crop – so here is your chance to see that process, thanks to farmers Adam Burns and his wife (who, Adam admits, does most of the work but doesn’t get a name check!). From the beginning of the season to harvest time, this video is something of a joy to watch – a reconnection with nature.
Plus I think some of you chaps out there might enjoy the sight of the very pretty farmer’s wife at her labors as much as the thoroughly engaging process of growth and harvest. Just saying what you’re thinking…
Population growth is the elephant in the room. In virtually all globally important meetings about the environment the human population is not mentioned. However, the bald facts - as presented here by Kristy Graybill - are more than a little frightening.
The increase in population from now to 2050 will equal the entire world population in 1950. While the birth rates of developed nations is slowing their populations continue to consume a disproportionate amount of the planet's resources. If our standards of living are to be maintained or improved then this will mean the destruction of much of what remains of the earth's pristine habitats. No one wants that, but still population is hardly ever mentioned by politicians.
The solution is fairly simple if unpalatable. The developing world must curb its almost exponential population growth and in return those lucky enough to live in the developed world must learn to curb their excesses. It is as simple as that - but do we have the will to make it happen?
Allow the use of cookies in this browser?
Kuriositas uses cookies from Google to deliver its services and to analyse traffic. Learn more about cookies and how they are used.
