Global Climate Change

“Global Warming and Agriculture: Impact Estimates by Country” by william R. Cine, Peterson Institute, 2007

Global Climate Change

FAO, 2008

Countries that have experienced reductions in Food production due to extreme weather events

(droughts and/or flooding) over the last several years

USDA Foreign Agricultural Service & NASA, 2005

Global Climate Change

USDA Foreign Agricultural Service & NASA, 2005

Global Climate Change

Justin Mott, NY Times

Global Climate Change

Soil Fertility / Degradation

Agricultural Water Use

Globally – 64%

Latin America – 71%

North America – 39%

Europe – 32%

Africa – 86%

Asia – 81%

Australia & Oceania – 72%

Water Resources – Water Use

Water Resources – Water Use

Beef (1lb)1,500 gallons

Hamburger634 gallons

Soda (16oz)33 gallons

Eggs (2)36 gallons

modified from Good & Fogelson-Lubliner, 2010