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West Africa’s fisher women are experts at coping with job insecurity
All along West Africa’s coastline, women play a vital role in the fisheries sector as processors, traders and distributors.
The availability of biomass fuels could be undermined by climate change
Reductions in food production due to a changing climate will lead to expansions in cropland, increasing emissions.
Seaweed is high in vitamins and minerals, but there’s another reason we should eat more of it
Seaweeds are a highly versatile and nutritious food source that can benefit our diet. Consuming them also benefit the planet.
Boosting food crops’ capacity for photosynthesis leads to higher yields
The research opens the way for bioengineering plants to improve their yields.
Crops could soon be fortified against flooding, scientists say
"As we better understand signaling pathways, we can make crops more resilient to flooding."
Flexitarian, vegetarian, vegan? Which diet is best for the planet?
The food we consume has a massive impact on our planet. Meat and dairy accounts for some 15% of global GHGs.