APEnglish–Los Al

In recent days we, as in the AP English class, have been discussing DBQ’s and how knowing about current events can help. I have decided to help with that a little by introducing this topic that has recently hit the news:

WARNING: I in no way accept credit for the following article that is directly copied from the YCL Newsletter that I receive weekly.

II. In the News: “Food Price Crisis”
Food Price Crisis. By PWW Editorial BoardAmong the necessities for human life — indeed, all life — food obviously occupies a central place. In recent decades advances in agriculture and in the ability to distribute food around the world seemed to promise an end to the age-old scourge of famine.

But lately, threats have grown to the affordability and even availability of food.Staples such as grains have been hit especially hard. Some traditional food exporting countries are limiting or barring exports.

For the rest of the story please go to: pww.org

Discussion Questions:

1)What are your thoughts on the use of biofuels?

2)The article notes that policies in industrialized countries have adversely affected the ability of developing countries to produce food. Is so, do you see any possible solutions? Why or Why Not?

Filed under: Class Discussions, Food for Thought and