10 Billion: What's on your Plate? Meeting the Demands Population Growth
In this century alone the world population will increase to 10 billion. Where do we get enough food for that many people? How do we stop mankind from destroying the very foundation of its food source?
Valentin Thurn travels the world to study the essentials of food production, during which he encounters diverse interest groups. He meets organic farmers and agriculture industry speculators, visits urban gardens and commercial slaughterhouses. The film makes a point of showing sustainable and gentle methods which ensure food production for the future.
We can actually make a difference right now - if we only want to.
Running Time
103 mins
Year
2015
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4670066
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Wow! Grow your own food revolution!
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