Are We Headed For A Man-Made Food And Energy Crisis?

Everyone would agree that pollution and activities that impact climate in a negative way are undesirable, and should even be forbidden. However, human activity and economic development by their very nature will produce waste and garbage, which impacts the environment. Therefore there has to be a proper balance between what is produced and what takes place along the way. This is commonly referred to as a "trade-off" for the benefit of the human population. In addition, the earth does have numerous rejuvenating or recycling qualities. For example, the air we breathe is recycled through plants, where plants return oxygen for the carbon dioxide we produce. Plant and animal waste can be used for fertilizer. Even our seasonal changes of fall, spring, summer and winter help to rejuvenate agriculture, as it allows time for essential biological and chemical actions to enable  the next growing cycle.

Unfortunately however, human beings can be both impatient and short-sighted. Proponents of climate change from the scientific community have noted that any modifications to human behavior will have to take place over several decades. In addition, much of the advanced technology required in order to support and produce alternative sources of energy will simply not have necessary capacity available for decades. Hence a target date of 2050 has commonly been set by bodies such as the United Nations, to at least provide a goal that nations can focus on to develop alternative energy sources and distribution systems.

But there seems to be an increasing panic over climate change. Various activist groups want actions or initiatives to be completed and in place by 2030, regardless of any consequences or pain these may cause in the interim. Some, without mathematical evidence, even fear that the planet can begin to "burn up" soon after 2030. Initiatives already underway include not only the divestment from fossil fuels, but also the reduction in farming and fertilizer production. Interestingly, fossil fuels are an essential component in the production of fertilizer, and without fertilizer, crop yields fall dramatically. Those very familiar with the economy as well as agriculture understand that these goals are simply not achievable within a short-period of time. Energy and food supply will be greatly reduced, and down to the point of emergency levels where any unforeseen crisis can result in a major humanitarian disaster. 

Regardless of whether one believes that the traditional uses of energy is causing a climate crisis (or whether it is due to other factors, for example the earth has been known throughout history to go through major temperature fluctuations lasting decades) the fact is current policies aimed at climate change pose serious dangers, ironically to human survival . We should not assume that a food crisis will never happen. A large reliable supply of energy needs to be available for food production but also food preparation and distribution throughout the year, especially in winter.

Rational, measured and calm thinking should prevail throughout any process we undertake to address any global or national challenge. Priorities will change quickly if we suddenly fall too short in food and energy supplies, but remedies cannot be put in place rapidly, especially if agriculture and energy supplies has been allowed to fall too far behind. Leadership is needed to carefully think through consequences of actions when designing action plans to address well identified problems. 

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