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We Are Eating the Earth - Michael Grunwald
Episode 464

We Are Eating the Earth - Michael Grunwald

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta · Colabra

June 28, 20251h 3m

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Show Notes

In this episode of the Talking Biotech Podcast (464) host Dr. Kevin Folta engages with journalist and author Michael Grunwald about his book 'We Are Eating the Earth.' They discuss the complex relationship between food production, climate change, and biotechnology, emphasizing the need for multifaceted solutions rather than single silver bullet approaches. Grunwald shares insights from his journey into understanding food production's impact on the environment, agroecology and regenerative farming, the challenges of public perception regarding biotechnology, and the importance of innovative practices in agriculture. The conversation also touches on the issues of food waste, biofuels, and the necessity for government investment in agricultural research and technology.

You can buy Mike's book here:  https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/We-Are-Eating-the-Earth/Michael-Grunwald/

Topics

biotechnologyclimate changefood productionmeat productionbiofuelsfood wasteregenerative agriculturetechnology in agriculturepublic perceptionAquaBounty salmonincremental solutionsgovernment investment