Building on Frances Moore Lappé's foundational *Diet for a Small Planet*, published nearly 40 years ago, she and her daughter Anna Lappé continue to emphasize food's critical role in world

Building on Frances Moore Lappé's foundational *Diet for a Small Planet*, published nearly 40 years ago, she and her daughter Anna Lappé continue to emphasize food's critical role in world politics. Anna, author of *Diet for a Hot Planet*, highlights the unsettling connection between food production and global warming.

The mother-daughter duo concludes that "hunger is not caused by a scarcity of food but by a scarcity of democracy." They advocate for recognizing food as a powerful starting point for solving some of our planet's most significant challenges.

Author and educator Anna Lappé examines common critiques of organic foods. She advocates for reframing the discussion surrounding these issues, offering a fresh perspective on the

Author and educator Anna Lappé examines common critiques of organic foods. She advocates for reframing the discussion surrounding these issues, offering a fresh perspective on the topic.

For more information, visit Climate One and explore the specific event: Mark Kurlansky and Anna Lappé: Plate & Planet.

Anna and Kaitlyn, both 18, are climate justice and ecological activists. Anna is part of Fridays for Future, while Kaitlyn belongs to Extinction Rebellion. Both strike for the climate every

Anna and Kaitlyn, both 18, are climate justice and ecological activists. Anna is part of Fridays for Future, while Kaitlyn belongs to Extinction Rebellion. Both strike for the climate every Friday, advocating for science to be listened to, acted upon, and for the climate crisis to be taken seriously.

Anna, from Belfast, notably led the Youth Strike for Climate in September 2019, which saw thousands protest the lack of action by decision-makers. This talk was delivered at a TEDx event, an independently organized local community event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Climate One host Greg Dalton conducted a lightning round interview with Mark Kurlansky and Anna Lappé during their "Plate to Planet" program.

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