Can nine billion people be fed? Can we cope with the demands in the future on water? Can we provide enough energy? Can we do it, all that, while mitigating and adapting to climate change? And can we do all that in 21 years time? That's when these things are going to start hitting in a really big way. We need to act now. We need investment in science and technology, and all the other ways of treating very seriously these major problems. 2030 is not very far away
The evidence that climate change is happening is completely unequivocal... The later governments leave tackling climate change, the harder it will be… - John Beddington
The evidence that climate change is happening is completely unequivocal... The later governments leave tackling climate change, the harder it will be…
- John Beddington
By 2030 the demand for resources will create a crisis with dire consequences. Demand for food and energy will jump 50% by 2030 and for fresh water by… - John Beddington
By 2030 the demand for resources will create a crisis with dire consequences. Demand for food and energy will jump 50% by 2030 and for fresh water by…
Weather patterns over the next 20 or 30 years are going to be determined by the amount of CO2 that is up there now - John Beddington
Weather patterns over the next 20 or 30 years are going to be determined by the amount of CO2 that is up there now
Can nine billion people be fed? Can we cope with the demands in the future on water? Can we provide enough energy? Can we do it, all that, while miti… - John Beddington
Can nine billion people be fed? Can we cope with the demands in the future on water? Can we provide enough energy? Can we do it, all that, while miti…
Extreme weather like the droughts in Russia, China and Brazil and the flooding in Pakistan and Australia [in 2010] have contributed to a level of foo… - John Beddington
Extreme weather like the droughts in Russia, China and Brazil and the flooding in Pakistan and Australia [in 2010] have contributed to a level of foo…
The onset of more severe climate impacts overseas may also open up temporary opportunities, or 'policy windows.' These would allow legislators the li… - John Beddington
The onset of more severe climate impacts overseas may also open up temporary opportunities, or 'policy windows.' These would allow legislators the li…
...we have got to deal with increased demand for energy, increased demand for food, increased demand for water, and we've got to do that while mitiga… - John Beddington
...we have got to deal with increased demand for energy, increased demand for food, increased demand for water, and we've got to do that while mitiga…
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