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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
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