Industrial agriculture took off about 75 years ago, soon after World War II. It involves widespread mechanised farming, use of GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) such as hybrid seeds, and extensive use of synthetic fertilisers and monoculture. Termed the 'Green Revolution', it was a scientific and industrial response to feed a growing population in a world where a lot of farmland had been devastated by war. To that end, it has been a remarkable success. At first, the crop

One of the most significant challenges facing humanity today is climate change. Climate change is natural; however, such rapid climate change is not. The Earth is a dynamic, living entity, constantly changing over time. It cools and warms naturally as it rotates on its axis, revolves around the sun, and dances through the galaxy. These cycles unfold slowly over thousands of years. But human activity has disrupted this delicate rhythm, accelerating climate change possibly to a

What is the difference between handling complicated and complex problems? Complicated Problems need Complicated Solutions, Complex Problems need Simple Solutions. One of the most significant challenges facing humanity today is climate change. Climate change is natural; however, such rapid climate change is not. The Earth is a dynamic, living entity, constantly changing over time. It cools and warms naturally as it rotates on its axis, revolves around the sun, and dances throu