Saving the Planet with Pesticides & Plastic (2 Ed.)

Author: D.T. Avery
Publisher: Scientific Publishers
Language: English
Edition: 2nd
ISBN: 9788172332402
Book Format: Hard Bound
Size: 5.75 x 8.75 inches
Weight: 760 gms

About the Book

This compelling book by Dennis Avery explores the critical intersection of high-yield agriculture, food production, and environmental sustainability. Avery challenges conventional wisdom by emphasizing the need for agricultural innovation to meet the demands of the twenty-first century while simultaneously protecting wildlife and wildlands.

The author argues that it is crucial to increase yields on the best acres to feed the world’s growing, more affluent population without depleting the environment. He also provides a fresh perspective on environmental issues by debunking common myths often propagated by environmentalists and the media. Avery discusses how cancer risks are declining in industrialized nations, how the world’s temperature changes naturally, and how industrial nations are actually polluting less than others. Moreover, he highlights how organic farming, despite its benefits, poses risks to the world’s wildlife.

Avery advocates for more agricultural research, particularly in biotechnology, to build upon the successes of the Green Revolution. He supports the use of global trade and the most productive agricultural technologies to feed the world efficiently and sustainably. This book is a must-read for anyone concerned with the future of food security, agriculture, and environmental conservation.