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Heat waves reduce bees’ ability to pollinate plants
Extreme heat can deprive the insects of precious time in which to do their work in pollinating plants.
EU countries stepping up for farmers while divided, pre-election Brussels falters
Less than a year out from the European elections, a scrambling EU has seen its Green Deal enter its “twilight days” in recent weeks. The early optimism following the Commission’s unveiling of this ambitious legislative agenda in late 2019 has
Eliminating food waste globally could have fewer environmental benefits than thought
Food loss and waste amount to an average of 527 calories per person a day and 6% of global GHGs.
Genetically modified crops may be a solution to hunger in Africa
Low agricultural productivity and post-harvest losses are some of the reasons for food insecurity.
Scientists develop a drug to protect honey bees from viruses
"If we can mitigate viruses in honey bee colonies, that would be a big step forward," a researcher says.
The war in Ukraine has been a shock to the global food system
Indirect effects of the conflict were often worse than direct effects in a simulation.