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While the energy crisis threatens modern lifestyles, the recent rise of food prices has thrown many more humans closer or beyond the survival limit. After examining the two problems individually, I show that both are only symptoms of overconsumption and inequality, embedded in dominant and spreading modes of life and organization. Noting that current consumption levels are fundamentally unsustainable, that reinforcing adverse trends are converging and that the behavior of relevant contemporary institutions is inadequate, I argue that citizens must engage radically different paths. I conclude by advocating for volunteering as a mean for reaching such alternative worlds and for fostering individual and collective well-being.

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The humanity is at full strain due to the constant rising of oil and food prices. The crisis is no longer spreading only in the developing countries, but in all parts of the world. The purpose of this essay is to outline the main causes of both the food and energy crisis and more importantly, emphasize on the possible ways to solve them. The key ingredients in the solution recipe are boosting the production of local markets instead of tolerating foreign imports, improving social Safety Net departments and educating people for their own responsibilities that can contribute to the global cause.

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In the face of great crises, great action is required. The current food and energy crises have been caused by the actions of our entire society and, thus, can only be solved when our entire society works together. It is time now to stop looking for heroes that will save us and time to save ourselves, as ordinary people, in an ordinary way, working together to do extraordinary things. This will be accomplished through the daily, individual economic decisions that each of us make, which produce pressure on businesses, infrastructure, government, and the system responsible for the problems at hand.

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The lack of unity in our society is the root cause of today’s food and energy crisis. Worldwide structures are based on blind competition and self-interest which is universally harmful in the long run. Being selfish is a natural state of being but people have to realize that mutual benefit is the most selfish goal. We waste valuable potential by fighting each other – it is now time to come together and join the efforts. Society is susceptible to change and if we eliminate our narrow-minded attitude, we can fight the sore problems of today.

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Has ‘sustainable development’ gotten lost? With selfish distribution in both sectors, and energy demand to double, underdeveloped societies require ethical guidance. Nations should decrease dependency on imports, and make responsible energy choices. Failure to link solutions to quality of life and living standards can be addressed, firstly via achieving global consensus, commitment, investment and ensuring youths become innovative. Secondly, protecting the vulnerable, removing vested interests and demanding answers will nurture social justice and equity. Health promotion principles should inform any strategy. We face a crisis of culture. Ongoing debate and action allows a humanitarian and sustainable way forward for society.

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At this moment in time where the economy is in turmoil and global warming is impossible to ignore, there is opportunity for change. A crisis can bring people together and give birth to new ways of living and inventive solutions. People need to be encouraged and rewarded for making conscious choices. While slowing down and working less we could all benefit from the riches of a simpler life. Improvements could include rationing and community activities which would bring people together and generate produce locally for everyone’s benefit. Key to improve society’s well-being is a collective willing for change.

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“Nothing in Excess”- this old, Doric saying carved on the temple in Delphi sounds incredibly accurate when talking about global food and energy crisis. Especially while investigating reasons of those economic phenomena in time of world financial crisis. The question about ways of improving its well being, that society can put into practice, is probably not very well posed according to the actual world financial situation. This question actual half a year ago now should ask about ideas to keep the standard of living that societies are used to. What’s more – societies touched by the crisis in amazingly different scale.

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In the midst of a worldwide financial crisis, humanity staggers on. Where to, now? Our focus naturally shifts towards food and energy, as human development and survival are literally impossible without the both. What should we do? We, as citizens of the world, should definitely take matters in our own hands. We need to start acting, especially the more fortunate of us; we cannot keep sitting on our couches, watching mind-numbing TV shows in perpetual passivity as billions others suffer. If we only could change our mentality, along with our lifestyles, we could make our Earth a better place.

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Long time ago in the ancient times, tribes of Inks and Aztecs strongly believed in the power of Gold. Surprisingly their Gold wasn’t that what glitters but in food, the corn growing in the ground of North America. It shocked every European civilized man and so felt Francisco Pizarro the conquistador, whose admiration was in a real metal. I wonder what the gold is in our times. What is this precious thing we would even kill for? Would we bet for food we need to survive or energy, vital force powering the world system? It is a choice to take and the clock is ticking.

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The world today is faced with food and energy crisis and the buzz word for every person or country now is sustainable development. There are beautiful structures, policies and documents detailing out what can be done but what the main driving force for these is the human race. This means that the human race is the main instrument to be tackled and once that is changed all the other machinery will work perfectly. What do I mean, until I see the greed and selfishness kicked out of the today’s human race, then I do not foresee sustainability in anything whether food, energy or climate change. Hence, rich and poor people, rich countries and poor countries must have a common interest for sustainability in food and energy production and management.