- What is carrying capacity? How does this relate to Earth Overshoot Day discussed in this NYT article?
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/19/climate/earth-overshoot-day.html Give another example to illustrate your
explanation of carrying capacity, and include a discussion of what might cause the carrying capacity of your
example to be exceeded. - Is it possible to feed the global population? If yes, why do so many people still lack access to adequate and
nutritious food? - Do you think human population growth poses a threat to food supply? Why or why not?
- What factors contribute to food insecurity? How do patterns of food insecurity relate to larger social and
economic contexts? - How might food insecurity be addressed? Who should be responsible for addressing it? Do you feel you
personally have a role in this effort? If yes, what can you do?