Overview
"Animals face extinction." "Energy crisis looms large." "Hurricane devastates coastal communities." News stories such as these hit the headlines almost every day. Headline Issues is an exciting new series of books that addresses these concerns and many more, from conservation and climate change to pollution and poverty. Each volume also encourages readers to tackle the problems and help to change the planet.
Some people fear that we cannot provide enough food for everyone in the world. Farmers are struggling to grow crops, raise livestock, and earn enough money to feed their own families. Is agriculture contributing to a world climate crisis? Should farmers grow biofuels instead of crops? Is organic food the answer? Feeding the World examines these issues and many more. This book also suggests some of the ways in which people can help to reduce the global food crisis.
Synopsis
"Animals face extinction." "Energy crisis looms large." "Hurricane devastates coastal communities." News stories such as these hit the headlines almost every day. Headline Issues is an exciting new series of books that addresses these concerns and many more, from conservation and climate change to pollution and poverty. Each volume also encourages readers to tackle the problems and help to change the planet.
Some people fear that we cannot provide enough food for everyone in the world. Farmers are struggling to grow crops, raise livestock, and earn enough money to feed their own families. Is agriculture contributing to a world climate crisis? Should farmers grow biofuels instead of crops? Is organic food the answer? Feeding the World examines these issues and many more. This book also suggests some of the ways in which people can help to reduce the global food crisis.