The COVID-19 pandemic has fueled a sharp increase in the number of people going hungry worldwide, along with conflict and the impacts of climate change. … 2.5 Billion Lack Nutritious FoodRead more
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Change the way we make food
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Are We Staring at Another Phase of Dilution of PDS in India?
On February 28, 2020, it was reported that the central government’s think tank, NITI Aayog, in a discussion paper recommended a revision in the coverage … Are We Staring at Another Phase of Dilution of PDS in India?Read more
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Test finds glyphosate in California wines
A toxic pesticide linked to cancer and autism, glyphosate, is pervasive in agriculture and a new study reveals it has even made its way into … Test finds glyphosate in California winesRead more
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Global warming poses threat to food chains
Rising temperatures could reduce the efficiency of food chains and threaten the survival of larger animals, new research shows. Scientists measured the transfer of energy … Global warming poses threat to food chainsRead more
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Salt reduction will prevent nearly 200,000 cases of heart disease
England’s salt reduction programme will have led to nearly 200,000 fewer adults developing heart disease and £1.64 billion of healthcare cost savings by 2050, according … Salt reduction will prevent nearly 200,000 cases of heart diseaseRead more
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20 percent of Americans responsible for almost half of US food-related greenhouse gas emissions
-On any given day, 20 percent of Americans account for nearly half of U.S. diet-related greenhouse gas emissions, and high levels of beef consumption are … 20 percent of Americans responsible for almost half of US food-related greenhouse gas emissionsRead more
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India Needs Stronger, Wider Public Procurement Policy to Feed the Poor
The ongoing struggle of the farmers agitating for the repeal of the three controversial laws in Delhi is growing into a mass movement, with increasing … India Needs Stronger, Wider Public Procurement Policy to Feed the PoorRead more
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Pollution from cooking remains in atmosphere for longer
Particulate emissions from cooking stay in the atmosphere for longer than previously thought, making a prolonged contribution to poor air quality and human health, according … Pollution from cooking remains in atmosphere for longerRead more
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To limit global warming, the global food system must be reimagined
Fossil fuel burning accounts for the majority of global greenhouse gas emissions, and to the world’s credit, several countries are working to reduce their use … To limit global warming, the global food system must be reimaginedRead more