Global climate change threatens us in several
ways. Yes, it causes the earth to warm,
threatening ecosystems and causing oceans to rise, but the effects of climate
change don’t stop there. Climate change
effects us all the way down to the food that we eat. Scientists say that by the year 2050, there
could be up to 25 million malnourished children under the age of 5. That’s equal to all of the children under 5
in the US and Canada combined! How does
climate change relate to hunger? Let’s
think about it—climate change causes rising temperatures, which causes
droughts, destroys natural habitats, and changes weather patterns. All of which effect crops! 2013/2014 marked one of the coldest winters
for several states in the Midwest and one of the warmest driest winters for
some states in the Southwest. These
unusual weather patterns have caused droughts and freezes that have destroyed
crops and damaged ecosystems. As climate
change continues to increase, crop yields will decrease and food prices will
increase to reflect diminishing crop yields.
Decreases in yield lead to rises in food prices, which effects all of
us! Food should be a right, not a
privilege. Let's keep it that way by keeping food prices affordable AND available for all!
