Cost of living crisis drives widespread food insecurityNews
Cost of living crisis drives widespread food insecurity
By Liesel Spencer, Western Sydney University | 360info Worries about putting food on the table face almost half of Australian households. Amid the cost of living…
SourceSeptember 4, 2024
Full articleJapanese scramble to buy beloved rice as shortages biteNews
Japanese scramble to buy beloved rice as shortages bite
Tokyo, Japan (AFP) - The threat of a "megaquake", a series of typhoons, and a week-long national holiday have some Japanese scrambling to buy rice…
SourceAugust 27, 2024
Full articleBuzz-worthy breakthrough: new tests to detect fake honeyNewsScience
Buzz-worthy breakthrough: new tests to detect fake honey
Cranfield University researchers unveil innovative techniques to detect honey adulteration In a significant advancement for food authenticity, researchers at Cranfield University have developed new methods…
Adrian AlexandreAugust 19, 2024
Full articleThe Buzz About BeesFacts
The Buzz About Bees
Why These Tiny Insects Are Vital for Earth and Humanity? Bees, often just thought of as insects that sting or make honey, play an incredibly…
Adrian AlexandreAugust 18, 2024
Full articleThe Mekong is in transition, what does it mean for food security?Climate
The Mekong is in transition, what does it mean for food security?
By: Shauna Downs, Rutgers University | Swetha Manohar, International Food Policy Research Institute | Serey Sok and Nyda Chhinh , Royal University of Phnom Penh…
SourceAugust 12, 2024
Full articlePalm oil: from environmental villain to climate heroScience
Palm oil: from environmental villain to climate hero
By Eng-Seng Chan and Wail Gourich, Monash University Malaysia | 360info The Malaysian palm oil industry is making notable progress in addressing climate change and…
SourceAugust 11, 2024
Full articleClimate change may lead to shifts in vital Pacific Arctic fisheriesClimateScience
Climate change may lead to shifts in vital Pacific Arctic fisheries
Commercially important marine fish and invertebrate species will likely shift northwards under a warmer climate. By Hokkaido University Marine fisheries are an essential source of…
SourceAugust 1, 2024
Full article‘Low-emissions’ food leaves some Paris Olympics athletes craving meatNews
‘Low-emissions’ food leaves some Paris Olympics athletes craving meat
Paris, France (AFP) - An ambition from Paris Olympics organisers to cut the carbon footprint of catering at this year's eco-friendly Games has run into…
SourceAugust 1, 2024
Full articleOne in 11 people went hungry last year. Climate change is a big reason why.Climate
One in 11 people went hungry last year. Climate change is a big reason why.
Hunger and food insecurity are no longer merely benchmarks of public health. They are symptoms of a warming world. By Ayurella Horn-Muller | Grist One…
SourceJuly 29, 2024
Full articleWe’re not eating Peppa! Preschoolers befriend farm animalsScience
We’re not eating Peppa! Preschoolers befriend farm animals
By SWPS University Giving a chicken, turkey or pig a name and pointing out its individual qualities may change children's attitudes towards animals. It makes…
SourceJuly 15, 2024
Full articleKriegers Flak Wind Farm Sets Sail into Sustainable Future with First Seaweed HarvestNews
Kriegers Flak Wind Farm Sets Sail into Sustainable Future with First Seaweed Harvest
This spring marks an important milestone in the dual pursuit of green energy and sustainable food production at Kriegers Flak, Scandinavia’s largest offshore wind farm,…
Adrian AlexandreJune 20, 2024
Full articleBusting five myths about eco-friendly eatingClimateFactsScience
Busting five myths about eco-friendly eating
By Bianca Wassmann, Singapore - ETH Centre and ETH Zurich Choosing food that is both healthy and good for the planet can be confusing. Here…
SourceJune 18, 2024
Full articleThe diet change that can also help the planetFacts
The diet change that can also help the planet
By Mahya Tavan, Sustainable Nutrition Initiative Choosing foods that are good for us, good for the planet, accessible and affordable is a complex problem to…
SourceJune 17, 2024
Full articleLingnan survey: Over 90% of respondents express their willingness to support low-carbon restaurants, but few wish to change their eating habitsClimateNews
Lingnan survey: Over 90% of respondents express their willingness to support low-carbon restaurants, but few wish to change their eating habits
By Lingnan University (LU), Hong Kong To mitigate global warming, the Hong Kong Government is striving to achieve carbon neutrality before 2050. A relatively concentrated…
SourceMay 31, 2024
Full articleRapid urbanization in Africa transforms local food systems and threatens biodiversityScience
Rapid urbanization in Africa transforms local food systems and threatens biodiversity
By Bettina Greenwell, International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA ) Urbanization in Africa is accelerating quickly, showing no signs of slowing down. An international…
SourceMay 31, 2024
Full articleImproved refrigeration could save nearly half of the 1.3* billion tons of food wasted each year globallyClimate
Improved refrigeration could save nearly half of the 1.3* billion tons of food wasted each year globally
By University of Michigan About a third of the food produced globally each year goes to waste, while approximately 800 million people suffer from hunger,…
SourceMay 29, 2024
Full articleFinland’s wizards making food out of thin airNews
Finland’s wizards making food out of thin air
By Anna KORKMAN | AFP Vantaa, Finland - At a factory in Finland, the "farmers of the future" are making a new food protein by…
SourceMay 23, 2024
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