Food Shortages and Civilization (broadcast Friday, May 22nd, 2009)

How closely related are food supplies and the stability of a civilization? We'll talk with environmental advocate Lester Brown about food, water, energy, and global stability. Teachers, find more information about using Science Friday as a classroom resource in the Kids' Connection.

Guests

Lester Brown
Founder and President, Earth Policy Institute
Author, "Plan B 3.0: Mobilizing to Save Civilization" (W.W. Norton and Company, 2008)
Washington DC

Related Links

• Scientific American: Could Food Shortages Bring Down Civilization?

Segment produced by:Christopher Intagliata

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