Regenesis: Feeding the World Without Devouring the Planet

In the face of a growing population and climate change, the world faces an unprecedented challenge: how to feed everyone without destroying the planet. In Regenesis, George Monbiot offers a comprehensive guide to sustainable agriculture and food systems, offering innovative solutions for feeding the world without devouring the planet.

The Problem

The world's food system is broken. It is responsible for a third of global greenhouse gas emissions, a quarter of freshwater use, and 70% of deforestation. It is also a major driver of biodiversity loss, soil erosion, and water pollution.

Regenesis: Feeding the World Without Devouring the Planet

by George Monbiot

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The problem is not simply that we are producing too much food. We are also producing the wrong kind of food. The global food system is dominated by a handful of crops, such as corn, soybeans, and wheat. These crops are grown in monocultures, which are highly vulnerable to pests and diseases. They also require large amounts of pesticides and fertilizers, which can pollute the environment.

The Solution

Regenesis offers a comprehensive plan for transforming the world's food system. Monbiot argues that we need to shift to a more diversified, resilient, and sustainable agriculture. He proposes a number of innovative solutions, such as:

• Regenerative farming: This is a set of farming practices that improve soil health, increase biodiversity, and sequester carbon.
• Agroforestry: This is the practice of integrating trees and shrubs into agricultural systems. Agroforestry can provide a number of benefits, such as improving soil health, reducing erosion, and providing habitat for wildlife.
• Permaculture: This is a design system that mimics the natural world. Permaculture systems are designed to be self-sufficient and resilient.
• Urban agriculture: This is the practice of growing food in cities. Urban agriculture can help to reduce food miles, provide fresh food for urban residents, and create jobs.

Monbiot also argues that we need to reduce our consumption of meat and dairy. Meat and dairy production are major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, water pollution, and deforestation. By reducing our consumption of these products, we can help to reduce our impact on the planet.

The Benefits

Transforming the world's food system will have a number of benefits. It will help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, water pollution, and deforestation. It will also help to improve soil health, increase biodiversity, and create jobs. Most importantly, it will help to feed the world without devouring the planet.

Regenesis is a must-read for anyone who is concerned about the future of food. It offers a comprehensive plan for transforming the world's food system and feeding the world without destroying the planet.

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Regenesis: Feeding the World Without Devouring the Planet

by George Monbiot

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled

FREE