In a recent speech, climate envoy John Kerry blamed agriculture for destroying the planet. According to Kerry and his ilk, the only solution is to radically reform agriculture and set it on the perilous path to “net zero,” which would be catastrophic for the entire industry and lead to wide-scale famine and poverty.
"We can't get to Net Zero… unless agriculture is front and centre as part of the solution."
John Kerry: "Agriculture contributes about 33% of all the emissions of the world."
"You just can't continue to both warm the planet, while also expecting to feed it. It doesn't work.… pic.twitter.com/CNahPwYxst
— Wide Awake Media (@wideawake_media) November 2, 2024
While agriculture certainly does emit CO2, there is still a robust scientific debate on whether or not this is causing catastrophic “climate change.” The “climate change” crusaders also overlook a crucial aspect: the vital role of increased atmospheric CO2 as a natural fertilizer for crops, a phenomenon that could help secure global food supplies in an era of population growth.
Contrary to the narrative of agriculture as a villain, rising CO2 levels have been shown to enhance plant growth, leading to higher crop yields. This natural phenomenon, known as the CO2 fertilization effect, means that plants can grow more with less water and convert more sunlight into biomass. This isn’t just theoretical; numerous studies, including those by the IPCC, acknowledge that this effect has already increased crop productivity globally.
With the world’s population expected to reach nearly 10 billion by 2050, the challenge of feeding everyone becomes ever more pressing. Higher CO2 levels contribute to this effort by allowing farmers to produce more food on the same amount of land, potentially preventing the need to clear additional forests for agriculture – a direct win for both food production and environmental conservation.
During a congressional hearing, John Kerry and Rep. Thomas Massie argued about CO2 levels, with Massie mentioning how much higher the levels were in the past, before “man-made climate change.”
"Your testimony is not serious."
Rep. Thomas Massie blows John Kerry's "man-made global warming" propaganda completely out of the water, in epic fashion.
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— Wide Awake Media (@wideawake_media) November 1, 2024
“You just can’t continue to both warm the planet, while also expecting to feed it.”
Actually, you can! A warmer world would produce more food. It’s really quite simple. Does John Kerry truly expect us to believe that we would be better off growing crops in a colder world?
“So we have to reduce emissions from the food system.”
This right here is the crux of the issue, folks. Kerry and his globalist pals want complete control over the food system. That’s what this is all about. The mention of control over food supply should remind us of dark chapters in history like the Holodomor, where state control over agriculture led to catastrophic famine. Politicians and policymakers advocating for stringent control over food production might set the stage for similar hardships.
There’s an underlying concern that what might be at play here isn’t just environmental stewardship but a push towards greater control over food production. If agriculture becomes too regulated or is pushed into unsustainable practices, we risk not only the livelihoods of farmers but also the food security of nations.
Farmers globally are already grappling with economic difficulties, from fluctuating commodity prices to the rising costs of inputs like fertilizers. Policies that restrict traditional farming methods without providing viable, economically feasible alternatives could further strain this sector.
If the goal is truly to reduce emissions, perhaps Kerry and his peers could start by limiting their own carbon footprints significantly. Reducing flights, opting for virtual meetings over international travel, living in much more modest homes, and practicing personal reduction in consumption would be a good start. Perhaps if they yapped a whole lot less, they’d also help to reduce CO2 emissions.
Neil Oliver on the "green" agenda: "Why do [unelected "elites"] imagine, for even a nanosecond, that they're somehow imbued with the right… to make harder, smaller, darker, colder and hungrier the lives of billions of people?"
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— Wide Awake Media (@wideawake_media) October 25, 2024
Rather than speeches that could demoralize an industry vital to human survival, there should be a global effort to support farmers in adopting practices that are both productive and environmentally friendly. This includes funding for research into more efficient farming techniques, subsidies for adopting drip irrigation, and education on best practices. Farmers, with the right support, can continue to feed the world while also contributing to a healthier planet. It’s time for political leaders to recognize this symbiotic relationship and work with farmers, not against them, to ensure a better future for all.