The Big Questions

S01E14 - Food! How much oil and gas do you eat every day? (Episode 2)


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Ever wondered how much oil and gas you're "eating" with every meal? You might be surprised to learn it's a lot more than you think! Our global food systems devour a staggering 15% of the world's fossil fuels. But it's not just the obvious culprits like tractors, transport, and packaging. The real shocker? Fertilizers!


Join David Carlin and Simon Messenger as they uncover the surprising chemical processes behind fertilizers that lead to massive greenhouse gas emissions. Discover how much is wasted, what can be done to curb this, and whether our globalized food system can survive without them.


Join David Carlin and Simon Messenger to find out more in Episode 2 of our short eye-opening series on how to make the food system sustainable!

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