MENACE TO FOOD DUE TO DECLINE IN BIO-DIVERSITY
UN: Growing threat to food from decline in biodiversity The plants, animals, and micro-organisms that are the bedrock of food production are in decline, according to a UN study. If these critical species are lost, the report says, it "places the future of our food system under severe threat". The study says that land-use changes, pollution, and climate change are all causing biodiversity loss. While species friendly policies are increasing, they are not growing quickly enough, the scientists add. The UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), who've put the report together using data gathered in 91 countries, say it is the first such study of its kind. Insect decline may see 'plague of pests' Ban gas grid for new homes 'in six years' Lab-grown meat may have climate cost What exactly is biodiversity for food and agriculture? This is essentially the diversity of plants, animals, and other organisms, both wild and domesticated, th...