4 policies to promote ‘fish as food’ can fight world hunger
Current food policies meant to fight against world hunger are failing to consider fish. "This is a huge oversight," says Kristin Kleisner.
Feb. 4, 2021 • ~6 min
Start of rainy season predicts food insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa
The onset of the rainy season can affect food insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa as much as the amount of rain farmers receive overall, a new study shows.
Jan. 26, 2021 • ~7 min
Why the US rejoining the Paris climate accord matters at home and abroad — 5 scholars explain
US backing of the Paris Agreement has an influence on food security, health and safety and the future warming of the planet.
Jan. 22, 2021 • ~11 min
You’re not alone in eating more comfort food during COVID
A new survey shows that food-secure people didn't change their diets much, but many are turning to more comfort food than usual.
Jan. 6, 2021 • ~6 min
Taking fish out of fish feed can make aquaculture a more sustainable food source
Fish farms feed millions of people around the world, but they also consume a lot of fish that are dried or ground up to make aquafeed. Researchers are developing more sustainable alternatives.
Dec. 14, 2020 • ~7 min
Globalised economy making water, energy and land insecurity worse: study
The first large-scale study of the risks that countries face from dependence on water, energy and land resources has found that globalisation may be
Oct. 26, 2020 • ~5 min
Nobel Peace Prize spotlights the links between hunger and conflict
Over 820 million people around the world go to bed hungry at night, and that tide is rising. For working to reverse it, the U.N. World Food Program has received the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize.
Oct. 9, 2020 • ~7 min
To reduce world hunger, governments need to think beyond making food cheap
A new UN report shows that hunger and food insecurity are rising worldwide. The COVID-19 pandemic is adding to this trend, but is not the major driver.
July 17, 2020 • ~7 min
Fast food is comforting, but in low-income areas it crowds out fresher options
Fast-food restaurants can be comforting places, but when they saturate communities, they crowd out healthy food sources and leave residents less nourished.
June 29, 2020 • ~9 min
Crop pathogens are more adaptable than previously thought
Fungi and other organisms called oomycetes are highly adaptable. That's bad news for the global food supply.
June 23, 2020 • ~5 min
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