Will the World Be Able to Feed Itself in the Foreseeable Future?
Date Submitted: 08/07/2001 07:53:10
This paper is a discussion of a debate between Julian L. Simon, author of The Ultimate Resource, and David Pimentel et al., authors of the article "Impact of Population Growth on Food Supplies and Environment". The debate centers on the question: "Will the World Be Able to Feed Itself in the Foreseeable Future?" I will summarize each side's argument, identify the key point over which they most basically disagree, and explain what I would like
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amount of other data from such reputable sources as World Bank and the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations.
In summary, I would like to obtain more factual information concerning actual and projected shortages of natural resources. I need more evidence that hydroponic and artificial food farming is more than adequate to meet the demand for food. Finally, I need to further understand the effects that population growth is having on our environment.
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