Reducing the climate impacts of food and farming

The New New Deal explores the Obama administration's efforts to address the global financial crisis, focusing on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) as a transformative policy initiative. Grunwald argues that ARRA was not just a short-term stimulus but a long-term investment in areas like energy, healthcare, and education, setting the stage for significant societal changes. The book provides a comprehensive look at the political and economic strategies employed during Obama's presidency.

In this book, Michael Grunwald delves into the critical issue of the global food system's impact on the environment and climate. He highlights how humanity's agricultural practices have led to significant land clearance, deforestation, and carbon emissions. Grunwald argues that despite the challenges, there are potential solutions such as adopting industrial farming methods, reducing food waste, and shifting towards more sustainable diets. The book chronicles the stories of scientists and entrepreneurs working on innovative solutions like genetically edited cattle and plant-based meat substitutes. It also emphasizes the need for better policy, technology, and behavioral changes to address the looming crisis of feeding a growing population without exacerbating climate change and biodiversity loss.