A new report from CSIRO “highlights potential future water shortages in western NSW” and “shows how climate change is hurting regional people”, Farmers for Climate Action said today.
The CSIRO report says that “Food security is a growing challenge,” with “21% of Australians experienced multiple indications of disrupted eating patterns and reduced food intake in the previous 12 months (severe food insecurity). Meanwhile, a further 24% reported reduced quality, variety, or desirability of diets (moderate food insecurity)”.
The report also says that sufficient access to safe water is another critical aspect of food security…