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FOOD SUPPLIES 
Series:   GLOBAL ISSUES
Author:   Cheryl Jakab  
RRP:   $31.99
Online Price :  $28.80
10+ Copy Price :  $27.20         
Format:   Hardback 
Type of Book:   Australian Information 
ISBN:   9781420267440
Category:   Environmental Issues
Published:   25/02/2010
Status:   Subject To Availability
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This pertinent book examines how to overcome problems of food production and distribution impacting on the environment. Problems include land use for agriculture, soil fertility. salinity, overfishing. It is part of the Global Issues series that offers important insights into some of the major environmental issues of our time. Each book explores five issues relating the featured topic. Each issue outlines the problem and offers solutions for a sustainable future. Special features • world map with mini photos and captions • What can you do? – practical ideas for making a difference • Fast facts – a snappy piece of information relating to sustainability • maps, diagrams and graphs Contents: Facing global issues What’s the issue? Increasing demand for food Food supply issues around the globe Issue 1: Environmental costs of food Issue 2: Decreasing land for crops Issue 3: Impacts of over-fishing Issue 4: Climate change and food Issue 5: Food miles What can you do? Think global, eat local Towards a sustainable future Websites Glossary Index



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