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Old 06-18-2009, 08:26 AM   #195
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Originally Posted by GlennD View Post
I look at the amount of food we throw away in the US and I tend to think that much of the hunger problem isn't due to overpopulation, but to the fact that we tend to consume way more than we need to and throw away far too much that could be used.
If rationally managed, the planet is capable of supporting twice its current population, according to many estimates. I'm not saying that we should aim for 10 billion. I'm just saying that it's possible to feed everyone on earth, if we can put a little order into food production, distribution, and consumption.
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