Published Jan 19, 2023
Can We Feed Ourselves without Devouring the Planet? | George Monbiot | TED
George Monbiot reveals the environmental destruction caused by traditional farming and highlights groundbreaking solutions such as precision fermentation and lab-grown food to avert ecological disaster. He discusses the vulnerabilities of our global food systems, drawing parallels to the 2008 financial crisis, and underscores the need for innovative food technologies to secure our future and protect the planet.
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