Food's Hidden Price Tags
Learning Objective
I can analyze the hidden costs associated with food production and consumption.
Key Concepts
Worldwide, approximately 30 percent of food is lost or wasted, which accounts for 8 to 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions.
In wealthier countries, over 40 percent of food loss occurs at the retail and consumer stage, while in lower income countries, losses happen earlier in the supply chain due to poor harvesting techniques and insufficient storage.
To reduce food waste, we can improve soil quality, use effective harvesting technologies, develop low-cost off-grid solutions for food preservation, and embrace 'ugly' foods.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 10 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What percentage of food is lost or wasted worldwide?
2. Name three resources that are wasted when food is lost or wasted.
3. What is the relationship between food waste and food insecurity?
...and 7 more questions
Educational Video
Food Waste: The Hidden Cost of the Food We Throw Out I ClimateScience #9
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