Food Security and Hunger
Examination of the causes of food insecurity and hunger in a world that produces sufficient food, and geographic solutions.
Key Questions
- Explain why hunger exists in a world that produces more than enough food.
- Analyze the geographic factors contributing to food insecurity in specific regions.
- Design local food movements that can reduce the carbon footprint and enhance food security.
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