[simmerup]

The population problem was solved by some chemical reaction using fossil fuels to create fertiliser so crop yields could increase

What’s going to be the tech solution this time?

[RetroTechie]

> The population problem was solved by some chemical reaction using fossil fuels to create fertiliser so crop yields could increase

"Solved"? It helped us become dependent on fossil fuels for food. And more mouths to feed.

> What’s going to be the tech solution this time?

There might not be one this time. And/or the core problem(s) are not technological.