Poverty and the Environment

In many poor countries, citizens rely on their own crops to produce food since they don't have the money to buy them directly. As our world changes (the greenhouse effect, massive population growth, inflation, etc..) it becomes increasingly difficult for the poverty-stricken to produce enough food to feed their families. Not only is there a shortage of fertile land, but crops are becoming harder to grow because of rising world temperatures and pollution. In order to combat these global issues food supplies should be sent in for an immediate relief effort but at the same time something needs to be done in the long term. Education about sustainability should be a priority along with help from nonprofits such as the Peace Corps. If sustainability is learned, the impoverished area should eventually be weaned away from the need for food handouts and be able to get by independently.