Summary

The energy and food crisis demand our attention as millions of peoples’ lives and standards of living are at stake. The connection between the energy and food crisis is clear and there are several steps which can be taken to alleviate the crisis. These steps include shifting production of biofuels away from food crops, utilizing waste for biofuel production, spreading sustainable agriculture techniques and increasing research. It is imperative these steps be taken sooner rather than later as the crisis will only be exacerbated with time.