Energy Use in Global Food Production - Considerations for Sustainable Food Security in the 21st Century (Paperback, 2015 ed.)

This Brief examines the sustainability of energy use in global food production and processing. The nexus between food, water, and energy are explored against a background of climate change. Current efforts to reduce the energy intensity of food and increase sustainability are explored. Food waste and its impact on energy is covered, including regional variations and nutrient recycling methods. Energy Use in Global Food Production uses case studies to illustrate how food production and processing is a significant contributor to anthropogenic climate change. Modern industrial agriculture uses fossil fuel to grow crops and produce fertilizers, pesticides and farm machinery. Additional energy is used to transport and process food at a primary and secondary level. With the median forecast for global population at more than 9 billion by 2030, a 30% increase over the current population, energy efficient food processing will be of increasing importance. This Brief provides an overview of current energy efficient food processing methods looks at the way forward as demands continue to increase.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	SpringerBriefs in Food, Health, and Nutrition
Release date:	March 2015
First published:	2015
Authors:	Meera Verma
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 3mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	49
Edition:	2015 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-16780-0
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Pollution & threats to the environment > Global warming Books > Professional & Technical > Energy technology & engineering > Fossil fuel technologies > General Books > Professional & Technical > Industrial chemistry & manufacturing technologies > Industrial chemistry > Food & beverage technology > General Books > Professional & Technical > Environmental engineering & technology > Sanitary & municipal engineering > Water supply & treatment > General
LSN:	3-319-16780-4
Barcode:	9783319167800

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