Scientists predict we will be eating artificial meat by 2050
The recent controversy over milk and meat from the offspring of a cloned cow entering the UK food chain has sparked off heated debate about artificial food. The latest opinion comes from the UK government's chief scientist John Beddington, who believes that we will be eating artificial meat by 2050 due to the increasing population.
Beddington has led a team of leading scientists in conducting a major academic assessment of global food supplies in the future. The results of this study were published by the Royal Society, and some may find their predictions shocking.
According to the study, there won't be enough food supplies to adequately feed the world's growing population - estimated to reach 9 billion by the year 2050 - without destroying the earth's natural resources. This is despite recent advancements and increasing numbers of food job specialists working in the fields of nanotechnology and genetic modification.
The study estimates that due to water shortages, climate change and increased food consumption, hundreds of people may go hungry in 2050. Although the 21-page publication obviously proposes numerous other ways of improving this outlook, one suggested solution is that we start to eat artificial meat grown in vats. It may not sound appetising, but it may be necessary if our growing population is to survive.
Beddington has led a team of leading scientists in conducting a major academic assessment of global food supplies in the future. The results of this study were published by the Royal Society, and some may find their predictions shocking.
According to the study, there won't be enough food supplies to adequately feed the world's growing population - estimated to reach 9 billion by the year 2050 - without destroying the earth's natural resources. This is despite recent advancements and increasing numbers of food job specialists working in the fields of nanotechnology and genetic modification.
The study estimates that due to water shortages, climate change and increased food consumption, hundreds of people may go hungry in 2050. Although the 21-page publication obviously proposes numerous other ways of improving this outlook, one suggested solution is that we start to eat artificial meat grown in vats. It may not sound appetising, but it may be necessary if our growing population is to survive.
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