Economy
What will we tell the next generation?
Martin Flanagan Age
LAST month, the chief scientific adviser to the British Government, Professor John Beddington, predicted a global catastrophe by 2030 on the simple premise that while global demand for food, water and energy is escalating, the supply of these three essentials is diminishing. He predicted civil unrest and international conflict. If this scenario was to come true, I can imagine a voice in the future asking us — particularly those of us who had the privilege and responsibility of a public voice — the following questions. Did you know of the catastrophe predicted by Professor Beddington? Well, yes, I did. Read more here