OVER (Book); Global Food Import Dependence Leaves Countries Vulnerable

(Before It's News)

Introduction to OVER by William Ryerson. Ryerson covers all the bases on overpopulation, sustainable living, resource depletion, poverty, preventing unplanned pregnancies, educational soaps, child brides, etc.

Global Dependence on Food Imports Leaves Countries Vulnerable. Over one-third of countries import 25% or more of their grains, an increase of 57% since 1961. Total grain imports have increased by 500% in the same time. If prices rise or exports suspended, countries that dependent heavily on imports could face crisis.

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