something that everyone can do to reduce there carbon footprint is eating less meat. Even though i do realize meat is a crucial part of a lot of people’s diets and not an easy thing to give up, i still think a lot of people aren’t aware of the serious affects meat has on our environment. The 1st thing i have to say about meat is how much land it takes to raise meat that is fully grown, one thing i’m not sure most of you know is that feeding someone who is vegan for a year takes only 1/6th of an acre of land while someone on a meat and dairy diet for a year uses 18 times that amount of land. i think this is a very scary statistic but also a very real one, raising meat does use a lot of land and meat eaters have to realize that. the 2nd thing i have to say about meat is how much methane cows produce. cows produce this methane through there farts, burps or poop, we contribute to this by eating cows. considering how many cows are bred because of the demand we put on them meaning more of the methane that cows produce is going up into the atmosphere. i think it is a really good idea for people to consider eating less meat and dairy meals each week as it is a great way to help save our planet and reduce your carbon footprint.

According to the Food and Agricultural Organization, over 900 million people on Earth don’t have enough food to eat. This is nearly 1 in 7 inhabitants on Earth. Assessing our carbon footprint in correlation with our dietary choices shows that plant-based diets, often vegan or vegetarian, substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions as opposed to meat-heavy diets.

I agree with you, eating less meat is a great way to help the planet. Raising animals uses a lot of land. A vegan diet can cut land use by up to 75% (University of Oxford), which means more space for vegetation and animals. Also, cows release a gas called methane, which traps heat and harms the atmosphere. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) says methane is over 25 times stronger than carbon dioxide. Even eating a few plant based meals each week can lower your carbon footprint and help the Earth.

Hunger is a big problem in the world today. Millions of people don’t have enough food, even though there’s enough to go around. I learned on the i2sea site that small actions can help big issues like this. For example, food drives at schools or donating to local food banks can really make a difference. One time, my family helped pack food at a local shelter. It felt good to know that we were helping others. I think if more people helped out in their communities, we could fight hunger together. We can all do something, even if it’s small.

While most of us can choose when and what to eat, millions of people around the world wonder if they’ll even have anything to eat at all. Huge amounts of food are thrown away every day, often because we prepare portions that are too large to finish. It’s time to become more aware of our habits. We should cook only as much as we really need, without excess. That way, we not only reduce food waste, but also show responsibility and respect for those who don’t even have the basics.

I agree. It's truly shocking to see how much food is truly wasted throughout the world. It's difficult for me to even comprehend that the United States wastes about 30-40% of what is grown. Furthermore, I am truly disappointed when I find uneaten meals simply in the trash, knowing that there are others who don't even know where they will get their next meal. I also feel that sharing and teaching others is a great idea! I believe teachers should educate the reduction of food waste to their students, and encourage the composting of raw foods.

I totally agree. I think worldwide food waste has become a major problem, especially in the U.S. I think many Americans have been taking food for granted. The Recycle Track System states that America wastes, “nearly 60 million tons — 120 billion pounds — every year”. We need to start cooking smaller portions of food because the food industry has normalized giant portions of food that the average person shouldn’t be able to finish. I think if America adjusts to making smaller portions of food and normalizing finishing what is on your plate, then Americans could reduce their food waste. I also think that restaurants typically throw away all their leftover food after a day. So instead of throwing away leftovers right away they could hand that food out to people who need it, like the homeless. That way, restaurants could reduce their amount of food waste and give food to those who are in dire need.

I completely agree with your argument. Especially in first-world countries, food waste has become such a big problem that has yet to be dealt with because it is not considered as big of a contribution to global warming as other things such as manufacturing and overconsumption are. My aunt works in the food waste industry, therefore I have grown up around a family that really considers the inappropriate use of food, and I still believe that it has been taken for granted. Food waste has become normalized in daily life, and many people don’t realize the environmental impact it has. Your post brings attention to an issue that is often ignored, and I think more awareness and responsibility are needed to create real change. One possible solution is implementing stronger food education programs in schools and communities to teach people how to shop, store, and consume food more sustainably.

It's scary how much food we waste. Like, if we had mac&cheese for a lunch, ofcourse we don't manage to eat everything. Most of the people throw those leftovers. But for environment would be better if we kept those and eat it later. It's really not always about environment, we should be aware that many people, not only from Africa, don't have enough for a portion of rice. Like, one average meal you eat for luch can basically feed three kids. What do you do with leftovers and do you ever throw food?

I completely agree with what you are saying. It is crazy to see how much food people waste, especially in the US. An article says that the US wastes 60 million tons of food every year, which is nearly 40% of the food supply. It also goes on to say that in many cases, it is because of misread labels like "sell by" and "use by". This leads to a lot of food waste because people will toss the perfectly good food, thinking that it is unsafe to eat. To stop food waste, not just for the environment but also for people who don't have as many resources, we need to educate people about labels and make them easier to understand. Additionally, I have seen many restaurants like the Cheesecake Factory that have very large portions, and often, a lot of food goes to waste. Restaurants like these should also consider scaling down their portions to have less food waste.

I agree with this. Even at school, I look in the trash cans/compost bins and see food plates that are only half eaten. I understand not being super hungry, but people need to be more mindful with their eating habits. It's as simple as this: if you know that you aren't very hungry, don't buy a huge meal. However, we need to keep in mind the restaurants and companies that put this upon their consumers. Many restaurants give their customers portions that they cannot finish, leading to the food getting tossed. As consumers and providers, it's crucial that we be more mindful about the food we are throwing away and buying, and if it's necessary.

In my research, I have found that adopting a vegan diet is one way to save on the environmental impact caused by raising farm animals. Now more than ever there is a lot of healthy, balanced ways to consume a plant-based diet. One of these ways I have found was through the recipes Baking Hermann has showed me. Baking Herman is a website founded on principles of sustainability. Baking Hermann spotlights plant-based meals from around the world to show the diverse foods and meals that can be made.

Here is the website

I agree with what you are saying. I think a plant based diet helps reduce your carbon footprint a lot. Since the demand for meat has gotten much higher, farmers have been clearing way more land for there farm animals to live on as well as land to grow food for the animals. Valuable land too, a football field sized chunk of land is cleared every second for agriculture from rain forests. So eating less meat also saves our forests.

I think adopting a vegan diet is a great idea but for some people it is very hard to give up meat. Maybe if regular meat eaters only have meat 4 out of 6 day of the week it would make a big change. This would be way easier than a full vegan or Vega diet but will still have impacts. Another way could be to eat fast food burgers less because 1 burger is equivalent to 3000 gallons of water or 2 mouths showers so this would have a huge impact on water levels as well.

I 100% agree with your statements. I think that creating a plant based diet is healthy, and also it reduces your carbon footprint significantly. Although for meat eaters switching to a all plant based diet will be tough. I think that for meat eaters instead of eating meat all the time they should try and stick with a plant based diet for at least 4 times a week. Also switching to a plant based diet helps with the farmers so much, because raising these animals give a big chunk of their land so it will help them out a lot.

I agree with the idea of adopting a vegan diet will help with the environmental impact of animal agriculture, although I don’t think everyone should just stop eating meat and dairy. I think that people should cut down on their meat eating per week because some people have been eating meat their whole life’s and we can’t just tell them they’re not allowed any more. Although we can teach people more about where it comes from and let them decide whether they want to become vegan.

I agree with the vegan diet meal but it is quite hard for people who always had meat for the longest time will eventually start to adapt to having a little bit of fresh greens to having half of there meal attached to green foods.

I agree that a vegan diet would reduce the amount of carbon and even have a few other positive impacts but there are some negative impacts that should also be considered when having everyone adopt a vegan diet. In the US, in the year 2024 about 876,460 acres of land were used for farming which is a reason why deforestation happens. If more people were to adopt a vegan lifestyle then the demand for animal products would decrease and so would their populations. This would lead to less land needed for overpopulated animals who were mass produced in order to fill the demand for meat and other products. The economy would also suffer in response to this, such as farmers. Some people also require medical needs that wouldn’t work with a vegan diet and would require more supplements. Most people wouldn’t be willing to give up meat as well. Over all it all depends on the person but if more people adopted a vegan diet less carbon would be created. 

Here is the website link to the statistics on farm land:
https://www.statista.com/statistics/196 … ince-2000/

I learned that my eating habits aren’t that great. I eat a lot of food, but what I don’t eat I just throw in the trash. I should be composting a lot more. If I could tell everyone in the world to compost more and everyone did it, I think the world would be a lot better off. The food that we don’t eat would be turned into fertilizer which could help more food and we would have more food over a long time. The more food we have, the less people go hungry.

I agree with you. Hunger is a global problem and while we're wasting resources too much some people don't even have food to eat or water to drink. We should make our local communities collect food for those in need and give it to our city's charity so they can make meals for the poor.

I agree, I think people eat a lot of food and throw a whole meal away. I think we should use that extra food to donate it to food banks or give it to some homeless people. We can make a big change to the world if we implement this internationally.

I was really surprised to see, especially with how much meat is processed and consumed in the U.S, how much a meat based diet impacted my family's carbon footprint. My family does not buy very many material items or clothing on a yearly basis compared to other families in the U.S. and because our house is powered by solar, as well as putting into use items such as a smart thermostat, I did not think that our carbon emissions would be very high. However, because my family has such a meat based diet, it more than covered the decreased levels in the Home and Clothing emissions. This leads me to realize that with greater efforts in vegetarianism and lowering the consumption of meat could help not only the world but us and our bodies. Furthermore, with more access to farms and a turn towards a more stable and natural diet, there could also be a decrease in food shortage and hunger. Less land would be grazed by cows or used to house our livestock, instead that land could be used for more square footage of soil for growing or developing ecological solutions such as vertical farming.

I have noticed that the consumption of plants and organic foods have dropped in the recent months and around my region. These changes were recorded through this ISCFC site and explain the exact reasons and its impacts: Expensive green foods. I infer that counties and cities should lower the prices of vegetables and pre made salads so everyone has the opportunity to eat healthy and lower their carbon footprint.

There are websites such as: https://realfood.tesco.com/what-can-i-make-with.html that enable you to enter some leftover ingredients you have (like potatoes, garlic, or onions) and it suggests recipes that you can make to use up loose bits and pieces. This is better for the planet because it means less food waste, as you are eating everything you've bought (and it saves you money, too).

I totally agree with you. This is an amazing way to use up all the ingredients that you have as leftovers. Like you said by doing this you can have less food waste and throw away less food. And if you do this you can save money, which is very important these days with the high prices of everything. I think it's also a great way to try something new and you never know you might like it.

I 100% agree with you. Most people have no idea how much food they throw away on daily basis. Using your leftovers for new recipes is a great way to lower your food waste. Not just that, but you are also saving money by not buying new food for every meal.

I really like the idea! Personally, I never knew about such websites, but now I'm intrigued. I like the appeal of reducing food waste, as people seem to throw away a lot more food than necessary. Also, I feel like these websites could encourage people to cook at home rather than eat fast food. It's a win-win for both the people and the environment.

Many people go hungry everyday across the globe, often because of wars, poverty and climate change. Children especially suffer the most, as lack of food effects their growth and well being. But at the same time countries waste a big sum of their food, showing how unfair the problem is. I think we need to work together as a community, share resources better and make the world a better place.

I agree with Kaydancolt! I think that we should think of others when we buy or eat more food than we need we should do everything we can to support starving children in war torn and impoverished countries rather than ourselves because they need it way more than us.

Yes Kayden you bring up a great point people are very focused on other things when there are homeless starving children out there. I think one way us as a community can help is by sending donations or emailing our government officials about this so the topic gets more known. This topic definitely deserves more attention because this is our youth the ones that can  make the change.

Yes I agree with Kaydancolt!, KPR#31 and, Hugo_2010 because I think it is a very pressing and urgent issue and I think I have come up with a way to solve it.  The idea I had stemmed from a documentary I saw cowspiracy it basically said that instead of feeding people in need meat we could instead redirect all the food that cows are getting like corn and other grains and help donate them to people in need because it is 10% more of an efficient food source than beef so that's why I think we should redirect a lot of the resources being used up on meat and give it to those who. need it.

Kaydancolt!, KPR#31, Hugo_2010 and santbuzz are all correct! Food security is a very pressing issue all over the world. Meat farming is very bad for the environment and definitely makes food security trickier for many people over the world as more food goes to animals than people who need it. many biodiversity hotspots are also being threatened by the ranching industry, such as the Amazon (the rainforest, not the company). in the amazon, one acre (about one football field) is destroyed every second. and hundreds of species go extinct per day. this means in a few decades, this carbon sink will be replaced by massively carbon emitting cows. This means more land needs to be turned into farms that only feed the ranch animals further depleting the finite area we have to make food for ourselves. This means a higher overall price of food and more starving individuals.

Yes, I totally agree with Kaydancolt. Hunger is a big problem. Many people are suffering while some people don't care about others. We need to help people, we could make donations and raise money for them or send them food. We also need to stop throwing away leftovers and make somethnig out of it so no food has been thrown in the trash. Together we can make the world a better place!

Many people go hungry everyday across the globe, often because of wars, poverty and climate change. Children especially suffer the most, as lack of food effects their growth and well being. But at the same time countries waste a big sum of their food, showing how unfair the problem is. I think we need to work together as a community, share resources better and make the world a better place.

I agree with you.Hunger is a serious issue affecting millions of people around the world,especially children.While some parts of the world waste large amounts of food,others struggle to get even water.We need to work together to distribute resources more fairly,reduce food waste,and help those in need.

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i agree there is so much more we can do for them but there are other factors we need to account for like the political and governmental fashions. there to much on their hands right  now to help them but they have been doing the best they can throughout the people's struggles

Lots of people suffer with hunger, it could be cause by the lack of access like not nearby grocery stores or fast food places. Children suffering with this issue can lead to health issues and impact them in there immune system, and growth as well. This is another reason why we all need to work together encouraging others to not waste food.

I agree because there are so many people that can use our help to just not waste food. Its such a simple thing that everyone can do and it would help our society and ecosystem in so may ways. It also just makes me feel bad when I throw away left over food because I know that it could have gone to someone else in need. I think that everyone should always try their best to not waste food unless they absolutely have to because it will benefit our earth in so many ways.

world hunger at face value seems like an unsolvable problem but I believe I have an idea to help make it a smaller issue compared to what it is right now.  My idea for helping with the ginormous problem that world hunger is stems from the fact that in the energy pyramid only 10 percent of the energy consumed by one of the organisms can travel up 1 level up the pyramid so I think to help with world hunger we could stop feeding the amount of grain and other foods that are at the base of the food pyramid and give it to people in need instead of using it to feed cows or chickens because only 10% of the energy in the grain goes up to the cow unlike eating the grain/corn and not eating the cows I believe that this can help a lot of the issues ninth world today because people would have much easier access to food a neccesary resource for living

I agree with this idea. Because meat is so grain and water intensive, it would make more sense to feed lower down the food chain. For example, to produce 1kg of beef, you need on average 25kgs of grain. This is not economical when world hunger is so prevalent. If we switched to more plant-based diets, we would require less land to grow food, while feeding more people, and we could help prevent deforestation and habitat clearing. I do recognize that there are constraints to being vegan/vegetarian, so instead of fully cutting out all meat, we could at least strongly reduce meat consumption.

I agree with santbuzz I feel like there are too many animals used for agriculture and that there are too many starving people in the world to just give all of our grains and other plant food to animals just so that the more well off people can survive and eat well. Plus animal agriculture is one of the #1 contributors to carbon emissions which causes global warming. So I think we should cut down on those emissions and help out the less fortunate by feeding less cattle and chickens and feeding more people.

Did you know eating 1 burger takes 3000 Litres of water which is equivalent to 2 mouths shower. Also every second 1 football fields with of land is farmed for animal agriculture.
51% of all co2 emissions are clouded by animal agriculture, do you think people need to talk more about this subject since its a big matter?

I agree with the Canadian man called Hugo_2010 because I for one think this is not talked enough about and there is definitely some evidence on why in the hit movie/documentary called cowspiracy and it shows very well the theme of your post and I think it should definitely have more attention drawn to it because it is one of the if not the biggest leading cause for climate change

I also agree with your statements Hugo_2010 and santbuzz but especially with santbuzz. I think that this subject is not discussed more frequently, and also I have watched that amazing documentary Cowspiracy it details and shows about the importance about our trees and animals. Lastly when your eating a burger I hope that u realize that the patty had a face and takes 3000 litres of water.

stop wasting food other people might need it so they don't starve.

Yes i agree, although its not just starving people around the world. Wasting food is also causes more methane in the world. After you throw it away it gets left in the garbage or even gets moved to landfill and can rot. When food rots it produces methane and it stays in our atmosphere. So before wasting food always think about how this can effect our atmosphere but also how other starving people wish they had the food you were throwing away right now.

Food waste is a huge part of the carbon that is emitted into our atmosphere. When food is thrown away and put into land fills, or burned, all the carbon that is stored in it contributes to the greenhouse effect. This is why it is so important to compost. Composting has many benefits: it helps store the carbon from the food that stores lots of carbon in soil and stops it from being emitted into the atmosphere, it provides fresh soil that you can use to plant and grow your own food, it attracts beneficial animals that will help break the food down such as worms, and it stops landfills from being filled with food waste and trash. Composting is something that is so easy to do, and even if you do not have a backyard to do it in, you can have a composting bucket inside. It involves just a few extra steps in your daily routine and it is one of the most powerful actions we as individuals can take to stop climate change from reaching its full potential.

I totally agree, another solution to reduce the waste of food in the restaurant could be the use of "doggy bags", cardboard boxes that allow customers to take home food they have not eaten.

I totaly agree with you, another thing that could be done would be to, at the end of the day, perhaps give away to non-profit organizations or sell at a reduced price everything that you were unable to sell during the day, in this way it would avoid the phenomenon of homeless people rummaging in the trash looking for food or even animals that, attracted by the smell of food, sneak into bins, creating a nuisance. this would also help many people.

I completely agree. Composting is a simple yet powerful way for individuals to make a significant impact in reducing carbon emissions and stopping climate change. By diverting organic waste from landfills and instead allowing it to decompose naturally, we can not only prevent the release of greenhouse gases like methane, but also keep up soil health and promote biodiversity. Also, composting isn't limited to those with outdoor space; indoor composting options like composting buckets or composting using worms let people living in apartments and those without yards to participate the act of composting. It's a win-win situation: reducing waste, enriching soil, and contributing to a healthier planet.

I one hundred percent agree that we waste so much food. One thing that could help is composting I know that many people don't compost so for the people that don't I think it's a good idea to start.

I agree. When you throw away food you are wasting all the resources ad energy that was used to grow, package, and transport it. Not only that but the food that has been dumped in our landfills can produce methane, which is a powerful greenhouse gas. I suggest that people consider composting leftovers and that they always use what they buy.

Eat less

yes , im agree with you ! It necessary eat less meat

yes it's a good idea

Je suis d'accord de faire attention a notre de consommation de viande

the meat is very important for our body we must eat more of it

I agree to pay attention to our meat consumption

eat meat like real men

Yes, we must eat less meat

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I think what you’re saying is very vague and not descriptive. It’s important to remember that when we say something like “Eat less meat” it is not always that simple for so many people. It’s hard to make that big of a decision when you can’t see immediate results. Meat is also an easy (and sometimes cheap) option for people and going out of your way to avoid meat is nearly impossible. I understand your point on the fact that meat is adding an insane amount of carbon to our society but just remember that it’s not that easy for people to switch diets, or find new food. Also, don’t give such blunt advice unless you are also willing to take that advice for yourself.

Yes, I agree, we do really need to lower our meet consumption, but we also need to lower our dairy intake. Most of the worlds freshwater goes to meat and dairy farms to raise these animals, which are usually kept in a very small space and are force fed. We are using up our resources which we as humans and animals need to survive on earth. We need to majorly lower our meat and dairy intake and try to eat more vegan and vegetarian meals.

Yes, I agree, we do really need to lower our meet consumption, but we also need to lower our dairy intake. Most of the worlds freshwater goes to meat and dairy farms to raise these animals, which are usually kept in a very small space and are force fed. We are using up our resources which we as humans and animals need to survive on earth. We need to majorly lower our meat and dairy intake and try to eat more vegan and vegetarian meals.

Soil health is on the decline and leads to worse and less successful harvests, the crop turnover is happening constantly and depletes nutrients from soil without time for recovery of minerals. Regenerative agriculture is the idea of farming in a pattern that replenishes soil and allows crops to be healthier and more nutrient-rich, however it is very hard to accomplish on a large scale due to it being a big change that requires a lot of collaboration.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8023280/

Farmers usually farm one crop in their fields but with multi-layer farm crops can be stronger, more biodiverse, improve yield, reduce weed competition, reduce soil erosion, and more.

I agree! By planting various crops, farmers can not only improve the strength and yield of their crops, it also helps maintain bee populations! By having multiple kinds of plants or crops that different bees can pollinate, it helps make sure that the burden of pollinating isn't left onto one local bee population. With multiple populations of bees, it can help reduce the risk of bees becoming endangered.

Food waste is a serious problem both in Italy and in the world. Every year, about a third of the food produced globally is wasted, resulting in an economic loss of about 700 billion dollars. In Italy, this translates into a loss of about 9 billion euros per year. The main sources of waste are households , restaurants , supermarkets and production. The main reason for household waste includes forgotten food in the refrigerator. Even though Italy is not among the countries with the highest waste rate, it still represents a significant challenge. The UN has included reducing food waste in its 2030 Agenda, with the goal of halving it within the next 7 years. This will require a global effort to change consumption habits and reduce food waste at all levels of the supply chain.

While the money lost due to food waste is a lot, the worst thing is how it affects people who don't have enough to eat. Think about it: there are millions of people in the world starving every day, even though there's more than enough food to feed everyone.
When we waste food, it's not just throwing away money; it's throwing away good food that could have helped feed someone who's hungry. This isn't fair and it's not right.
Reducing food waste isn't just about saving money or being eco-friendly; it's about making sure everyone has enough to eat. It's something we all need to work on together, so that we can create a world where nobody has to go hungry.

Sorry i missclicked while creating my account i am actually from Italy.

While the money lost due to food waste is a lot, the worst thing is how it affects people who don't have enough to eat. Think about it: there are millions of people in the world starving every day, even though there's more than enough food to feed everyone.
When we waste food, it's not just throwing away money; it's throwing away good food that could have helped feed someone who's hungry. This isn't fair and it's not right.
Reducing food waste isn't just about saving money or being eco-friendly; it's about making sure everyone has enough to eat. It's something we all need to work on together, so that we can create a world where nobody has to go hungry.

I'm not sure about in Italy, but in the US people try to promote composting our food scraps to try and be more sustainable about our waste. If our organic waste is properly composted it can actually really benefit our environment. According to the UN Environment Program it can help recover soils fertility, reduce the dependance on chemical fertilizers, improve water retention, and more.  We could use this composted fertilizer to grow more food so the amount of unnecessary waste is reduced. Food waste and loss contribute a good number to global greenhouse gasses as well(about 8-10%) so by composting this waste instead of just throwing it away we could help reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that affect climate change. I agree that wasting food is unfair and sometimes it's an honest mistake like food forgotten in the fridge, but even that forgotten food (even if it's gone bad) can still be used to help our environment.

Promoting composting is a vital step towards global sustainability, as it diverts organic waste from landfills and transforms it into nutrient-rich compost. As emphasized by the UN Environment Program, this process not only enhances soil fertility and reduces reliance on chemical fertilizers but also improves water retention in soils, crucial for agricultural productivity. Also, composting mitigates greenhouse gas emissions by preventing organic waste from decomposing anaerobically in landfills, thereby addressing a significant source of methane emissions. Even unintentional food waste can be repurposed through composting, highlighting the value of this practice in turning what might have been perceived as a loss into a valuable resource for the environment. https://www.unep.org/explore-topics/res … composting

Food waste is a huge problem in the US too. We constantly over produce food and buy too much. Many states don't provide composting and even if they do, most people don't own a composting bin. Lots of food gets wasted in thrown in the trash, instead of being reproduced into soil. Most people aren't aware of how much they waste every day that could've gone to another person in need. This is a serious topic that we need to take action on.

Food waste is a big part of the US and other places. I think that your country needs to get better at saving food and not throwing it away. maybe you can compost the food that you don't eat and plant some plants and use the compost to grow your plants.

I just wanted to say that I agree, and that I found this information very helpful and wanted to say thank you!

do you all out there agree that there aren't enough food stands for the homeless? I lived in San Francisco for a good part of my life and Oakland as well, if you don't know where those places are just know they are filled with homeless, hungry, thirsty and uncleaned civilians and I believe setting up more food stands could help this cause more than we think.

-Ezra

One thing I do is help the homeless by feeding them bags of food some Sunday. I hope this idea helps

I agree that there needs to be more food stands in places where the homeless population is high or even just above average. They deserve to have the same treatment as more wealthy people when it comes to food and health.

We have to don't waste food because is important and because we must think about how they made it and probably it take more time what we think to redo them

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I agree

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I agree it can be difficult to undo our prior actions but with time and effort we can help the earth.

I agree it can be hard but overall we need to help the earth and the people on it.

people make videos of them wasting food and it should stop

people should try to not waste food and make sure to not use more than you need.

I agree. Do not waste food!

I completely agree. We should never wast food and the food we don't eat can be saved or donated.

Agreed don't waste food its not healthy for the environment and it wont be good as many people could've ate that food.

I agree also, because when we waste food we just waste the time of the people who made it.

I agree with this because most people will buy tons of food and not eat all of it and instead throw it out. This wastes food and is a huge problem.

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We should really not waste food because people are out in the world starving and we are throwing out food that they can be eating.

Don't waste food, there are people in the world that don't get the food we have.

Yes we should not waste food because there are many people out there that don't get food so we should not waste the food that we have. We should also if we do have food left over (hopefully not) we should compost it, I know many people don't compost but if you don't I think you should start, because it is better for the environment.

This is a very good statement because when you are eating you should always be thinking about the people who don't have everything you have, and if you don't like the food you should eat it anyway, because some people don't have any food on there table.;)

I think we should eat local foods, and reduce food that is not suitable for health.

I totally agree.

World hunger remains a pressing global issue, affecting millions of people across diverse regions. Despite advancements in agriculture and food production, inequalities in distribution, poverty, and conflict contribute to persistent food insecurity. Many communities lack access to nutritious food, leading to malnutrition and health complications, particularly among vulnerable populations such as children and the elderly. Climate change exacerbates these challenges, threatening crops and livelihoods. Addressing world hunger requires a multifaceted approach that includes improving agricultural practices, enhancing food distribution systems, and fostering economic stability, alongside international cooperation and support. Combating this issue is essential not only for individual well-being but for global stability and progress.

Hunger is experienced around the world, either by climate change, war, poverty, etc. War creates an instability of accessible food. A program named “U. N. World Food Programme” helps different communities worldwide. They aid people who have lost their everyday living by tornadoes, floods, droughts, etc, by rehabilitation projects. The program also helps the environment by reforestation and planting a diverse range of crops. Humans can unite to end world hunger by defining food security. Food security can be established by having more accessible and affordable produce production and distribution. 

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I agree hunger is a big issue worldwide. There are many people in the world who starve for days with no help and care even when there are many people who can help. In the U.S wee should help more to people in need around the world.

I completely agree that hunger is a multifaceted issue driven by various factors like climate change, conflict, and poverty. The U.N. World Food Programme plays a crucial role in addressing these challenges by not only providing immediate relief but also implementing long-term solutions through rehabilitation and sustainable practices. Their efforts in reforestation and promoting diverse crop production are vital for building resilient communities. By focusing on food security, we can ensure that everyone has access to nutritious food, which is essential for overall well-being. It’s inspiring to think about how we can unite as a global community to tackle hunger. Supporting initiatives that enhance food accessibility and affordability is key. Whether it’s advocating for local food systems or participating in community programs, every action counts.

The problem of food scarcity for many people has persisted for at least 50 years, if not longer. There are areas on Earth where people literally die of hunger and receive aid only from humanitarian organizations, which, of course, cannot solve this huge problem on their own. Additionally, in recent years, even in the wealthiest countries, there has been an increase in poverty, which, of course, leads to difficulties in accessing food.

To solve this problem, both internal and external, there should be a massive economic commitment from the wealthier countries. While they work to address the internal issue of poverty and food shortages, they seem to completely ignore those countries where people are dying of hunger. Only the wealthy part of the world could currently make a difference by providing real economic aids and educational support to help these countries make the most of their limited resources.

In some of these countries, it is also unfortunate to note that the political situation plays a role, with extremist governments refusing foreign aids.

I totally agree with these statements and believe that these government officials should be doing something about the amount of food waste, and amount of hunger that is contributing to the overall human carbon footprint. According to a recent study done by CarbonBrief.org, it says that about ⅓ of the world’s carbon emissions come from food production through to consumption. Also, about half of one-third comes directly from food waste. It is absolutely crazy to me that so many people in the world are starving, while others throw away so much food. Also the ISCFC website under the food waste and hunger category, it says that about 1 in 7 people in the entire world are affected by malnutrition and do not have enough food or access to food. Many large countries such as the United States contribute a lot to food waste as it says, on average, the US wastes 60 million tons of food each year. That is simply not okay. In contrast, many countries in Africa are affected by starvation and malnutrition. People need to stop ignoring these facts and help out so that we can make a difference. If we stop wasting food altogether, others who truly need the food can have it, which would lessen the carbon footprint of food waste.

I agree with your statement, world hunger is a real problem and it is scary knowing that people don't acknowledge the plight. Food waste contributes to major problems like world hunger and carbon footprints contributing to Global warming. The ideal carbon footprint is 6000-16000 pounds of greenhouse gases per person per year, due to global warming this isn't a realistic number for us but with food waste the production of gases is the same as 32.6 million cars worth of harmful greenhouse gases. I feel like people should be more aware of this problem because one of the many steps that will lead us to try to end world hunger/food waste is to freeze our leftover food if we don't eat it completely. Once we learn how to save our leftovers and not discard them right away, we will not only be able to stop food waste but also take advantage of the precious resources that sometimes we take for granted and help stop emitting greenhouse gases in our atmosphere. Bringing awareness to this topic is major because a large population with fewer resources are not able to get food which can lead them to hunger.

I agree that food scarcity is a growing issue that we need to combat. According to worldvision.org 45 million children are dangerously malnourished. This issue is especially prevalent in Asia and Africa. Wealthier countries should be focused on helping these less fortunate countries in providing food to people because together we can solve this issue. According to usda.org production, transportation, and handling of food contributes a significant amount to Carbon emissions. Living in a more fortunate country, we often waste food or take it for granted.

I agree that food scarcity is expanding in places of the world and it is effecting a lot of people leaving them in jeopardy. For example in Sudan 20.3 million people are starving and it has doubled since last year. Along with that, since 2019, the number of people facing acute food insecurity has tripled from 5.8 million to almost 18 million. But some of the saddest reasons is how the International aid is arriving in Sudan but it's being blocked by the military from reaching areas where starvation is severe.

-Christian Sanchez BOD27

I completely agree! World hunger is such a layered topic, especially since it seems there is not much we can do to stop it. I think people have this idea that big issues cannot be affected by one singular person, and while I totally agree with this, I also think that if everybody chooses to ignore this and instead work towards creating a better, more sustainable world, then we can reverse the effects of climate change. World hunger is a big issue because it is one that negatively impacts both people and the planet. According to the World Health Organization (or WHO), in 2021 alone, 828 million people faced world hunger. That's almost 10% of the world's population. To deal with this issue, many people think that we should produce more food because not enough food is being produced to feed everyone. This, however, is false. The World Counts stated that roughly 30% of the food that is produced is wasted. Thats 1.3 billion tons. In other words, if we redirected the food that was previously going to be wasted to hungry individuals, we would be able to feed everyone who is hungry around the world and still have some left over. In order to get to the root of this issue, we must change the way so many of us live. This means committing to purchasing only what you are sure will be consumed. Lowering the demand for food results in lower prices, which would allow for more accessible food globally. Additionally, grocery stores should be accessible to everyone, not just individuals who live in a certain area. By allowing access to healthy, budget-friendly, environmentally safe foods, people who previously relied on fast food industries will cut down on their carbon emissions both because they wouldn't have to drive as far to access clean food, but also because they would be purchasing organic foods rather than fast food, which is worse for the environment. This is extremely important because according to Our World in Data, around 25-30% of the world's carbon emissions come from the food industry. Has this number come up before? Yes, the % of food that is wasted. As food decays, it releases previously stored carbon, so by reducing the amount of food waste, we will actually reduce the carbon footprint of the food industry. In summation, it is imperative that we work towards directing unpurchased or (what would have been) wasted food to places in a state of insecurity to not only better the lives of those individuals, but also minimize the impact of the food industry's carbon footprint on global warming.

In a world up to 783 million people, 1 in 10 of the world’s population, faces food hunger.
1. Food insecurity is increasing at an alarming rate: In 2022, nearly 258 million people across 58 countries experienced and faced starvation or worse.
2. Major drivers of hunger: COVID-19, weather conditions, and conflicts around the world. Conflicts/Wars was the main cause. For example, Afghanistan, South Sudan, and Syria.
3. The WAR IN UKRAINE: As Ukraine is a major exporter of cereal grains and sunflower oil, it disrupted global food supplies. Rising food prices, energy price, and growing financial crisis all increased hunger risks.

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I agree with this. Sadly, so many people around the world don't have enough food. There are lots of reasons for this, like fights, bad weather, and now, the problems caused by the war in Ukraine. We all need to pitch in to help. Giving money or other help can make a big difference. If we all work together to fix the main problems and help right away, we can make sure everyone has enough to eat and make the world safer for food for everyone. In my old school, we would have canned food drives. We would make it a competition so everyone can participate.

I agree that the current problems in this war like war contribute to world hunger. People in these countries are suffering from no housing and destruction of farms and livestock. People like me can help by donating food to the people in need. Students can participate in food drives at there school or participating in gardening and donating that food to the people who need it.

I agree with this. World hunger is a complex issue, it is worsened by the world conflict like the war in Ukraine, the Genocides across the world. Displaced people, farms being destroyed and supply chains being disrupted leaving people struggling to find food. People all around the world can participate by donating to food drives and providing food and money could help this sad issue.

There’s so many people dying from hunger, we should appreciate our food more. Around 9 million people a year die from hunger. You should at least finish or food or give it to the people in need so that you don’t waste the good that others really need.

I agree with you, we all need to be more aware of what is happening and we need to eat and buy food with more responsibility to avoid wasting food given that in many countries there are many people dying of hunger.

I agree, people across the world need to be more mindful of what they eat. People throw away over 92 billion pounds of poof per year. This concerning amount of waste can be cut down by making sure to only eat as much as you need, making sure not to buy more food that you can eat.

I agree with all the comments here. Food is definitely something we shouldn't take for granted and we are so caught up with our modern-day lives that we fail to recognize the sanctity of food and its importance to humans. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO of the United Nations, people waste one-third of all food produced. If we didn't waste that much food, world hunger would cease to be an issue and national food security would be ubiquitous.

I agree. I think that it is really easy to take such a basic necessity for granted and that it is important to recognize the amount of resources we are exerting to create food that is going to waste. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, in the United States alone, 42 coal-fired power plants, enough water and energy to supply more than 50 million homes, and an area of agricultural land equal to California and New York go into the production of a year of food waste. The amount of resources we are putting into cultivating food that does not even get eaten is unacceptable, and I think it is so disappointing considering how big of a problem world hunger is. America solely discards over $473 billion worth of food annually, equating to 38% of all the food in the country. World Food Programme Executive Director David Beasley says that it would take an estimated $40 billion each year to end world hunger by 2030, showing that it would cost less to solve world hunger than to stop food waste. With this information and having seen the data from my own carbon footprint, I think that it's important to take accountability for your own contribution to the problem and be mindful when dealing with food.

Links for statistics used:
https://www.wfpusa.org/articles/how-muc … ld-hunger/
https://www.epa.gov/land-research/farm- … food-waste
https://www.feedingamerica.org/our-work … %20America.

I agree with this, but there are still other factors that relate to food that shouldn't totally be excused. I believe giving your unfinished food to others, for an example, your family members, is a great way in making sure that your food isn't wasted. However, I also believe that not finishing your food shouldn't be looked down upon (at least completely). Let's say you and your family are at dinner, and everyone has finished their food but you. You are full, and so is your family. Your family doesn't want to eat your leftovers. The solution to this would be saving your food for later, but if someone is teasing you for not having the ability to finish your food, I would consider that to be a little bit unfair. What if you had an eating disorder? Everyone has a different relationship with food. People with specific eating disorders may not be able to finish their foods. For example, people with ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), experience not feeling hungry, forgetting to eat because food is not a priority for them. Now put a person with this eating disorder into the situation--would you blame them for not finishing their food? They might feel guilty for not being able to eat what's left, and I think that shouldn't be looked down on. It may not excuse them from the fact there is 9 million people a year dying from hunger, but it does put in perspective how one might feel with an ED. Food shouldn't be wasted, but let's not blame others for not having the ability to eat a lot.

I agree that we shouldn't throw food away because of how many people have to go through hunger. Even food places have to throw all the extra food aways. When they can just give it to hunger. As of 2023 44 million people go through hunger each year. It should be when people have some waste they should give it to the hungry and the homeless. There are multiple reasons why people should look more into hunger. For example, there were 13 million children in the United States that went through hunger in 2022. And in 2023 there were 17.6 million children that are going through hunger. I think that people should try to find a solution for hunger because it's a serious problem.
https://moveforhunger.org/hunger-facts# … 20children.
https://www.nokidhungry.org/who-we-are/ … 22%20homes.

i agree with you and we must collaborate to combat hunger by redistributing surplus food, prioritizing children’s nutrition, advocating for policy changes, and embracing innovative solutions. Let’s think big and ensure that no one goes to bed hungry.

I agree that we need concrete solutions to tackle hunger. We must work together to reduce food waste, create better distribution networks, and ensure that anyone in need has access to food. Hunger is a serious problem, and every step we can take to fight it is crucial.

There are approximately 13 million children facing hunger. According to the USDA one in five children are not sure if they’ll get their next meal. There are many reasons children may not have food on their plate such as low family income, lack of housing, and discrimination. Child hunger can result in a poor academic performance, an increase in health issues, and can greatly affect cognitive function. As well as there are results of this there are also ways to prevent these results. We can prevent this by hosting child food programs, SNAP applications assistance, and advocating for food programs in general. Getting enough food is an important first step to ensuring kids can achieve their goals. If we continue to ignore these problems we are hurting our future.
There are many factors that put the attack on the world hunger crisis. The main locations that suffer the most from this conflict are mainly the areas that have the most 
wars. One of the biggest examples of this problem would be the war that is very recent, the Ukraine war that has caused them to lose money, property, and of course, food. Another reason would be climate shock. The problem with climate shock is that it destroys the soil and ruins the crops. Climate shock isa weather pattern that is unpredictable and can ruin land as time passes. If climate shock doesn't have a solution, the world will continue to be at stake. The prices on global fertilizer have gone up tremendously, and that just puts more pressure on the citizens who are forced to pay more the inflated price. The effects of the current war with Ukraine has made the gas prices go up and also affected the golden fertilizer export routes, which is important to those countries. Golden fertilizer route is a fertilizer that guarantees the growth of crops all around the world, and is transported from country to country. With the increased operational cost, the WFP (world food program) was facing a huge drop in funding in 2023 compared to 2022. This leads the people into great hunger and are forced to fend harder for food. This issue also caused the nutrition assistance to increase up to 50%.
Luckily, many people are now starting to realize and become more aware of the heavy population of starving people and are starting to protest, speak up on social media, etc.
When people start to not waste, be helpful to the unfortunate, and help the third world countries that are in need of food.

The hunger crisis around the world is made worse by things like wars and weather. When there's fighting in a place like Ukraine, it makes it hard for people to get food and other things they need. Climate changes can also ruin crops, making it even harder for people to find food. The cost of products are going all up, wich makes it difficult for people to buy some food.
But there's hope. More people are realizing how serious the hunger problem is and are speaking up about it. By being less wasteful, helping those who are struggling, and supporting countries in need, we can make a big difference in fighting hunger.

Food hunger is a significant issue affecting communities all over the world. There are a lot of people who don't have access to food every day. It's a problem that needs our attention and action. We can make a difference by supporting organizations that gives food to those who are in need and by working together to create solutions that can fix the main causes of hunger, such as poverty and unequal access to resources. Together we can guarantee that everyone has enough food to lead a healthy and satisfying life.

I completely agree with you, unfortunately it is full of people without principles and highly indifferent to these issues. I find it disrespectful to waste food instead of making sure it reaches those who dream of a plate of food. There's a lot of people who have the economic possibilities to act but who prefer to keep everything for themselves, I think that as long as there are selfish and indifferent people, world hunger will remain a problem to defeat.