Why is there so much hunger in a world of plenty? What can we do about it?

Efforts to reduce world hunger and prevent a global food crisis must take a multi-pronged approach. We must expand the Green Revolution to regions of the world most affected by famine such as sub-Saharan Africa and we must improve the distribution infrastructure in developing countries so that farmers can get their products to market. Routine use of food irradiation must be an essential component of that overall strategy. Irradiation is a powerful tool that will protect public health by reducing or eliminating harmful bacteria in meat, poultry and produce but food irradiation will also save millions of pounds of valuable food by slowing the spoilage process and extending the shelf life of fruits and vegetables