BBC’s article<\/a> presents:<\/p>\n-Diversion to produce Ethanol
\n-Move to more meat consumption than grain consumption in diet of people in China and other rising economies (meat needs much more land and water to be
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\n-Population growth<\/p>\n
Some graphs for a better visual understanding. Look at how the different indicators are moving:<\/p>\n
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