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Society Germany

16. August 2022

Less Meat, Please: Plant-Based Foods On the Rise Here

Over the last few years, a growing number of Germans of all generations are bringing changes to their diet, consuming more plant-based food than meat, for environmental and animal rights reasons.

Society

Society USA

12. August 2022

Regardless of Your Legal Status, You’ll Have Access to Food Here

Within its latest state budget, California is expanding its food assistance program to include undocumented residents who are 55 and older, becoming the first American state to help out low-income people, regardless of their immigration status, and funding will almost triple by 2026.

Environment

Environment United Kingdom

31. July 2022

Discover Eight Future-Proof Superfoods That the Climate Can’t Hurt

Researchers affiliated with the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, the United Kingdom, released a list of climate-resilient foods in their quest to expand food diversity and secure future generations’ diets as the planet’s climate gets hotter and drier.

Technology

Technology USA

19. July 2022

Growing Plants Without Sunlight? It’s Now Possible!

A team of researchers affiliated with the University of California developed a way to grow plants without photosynthesis, a technology both useful on Earth, as it boosts crop yields, and in space where natural sunlight is scarce.

Society

Society India

25. April 2022

Extreme Poverty Is Nearing the End!

Thanks to state-provided food handouts, India has managed to bring down consumption inequality to a 40-year low, eradicating extreme poverty across the country at the same time.

Environment

Environment Norway

6. March 2022

This Vault May Save Mankind’s Food Supply from Any Disaster

Good news for our future: new seeds have been deposited in a preserving vault on the Arctic mountainside, to prevent food shortage in the event of a disaster.

Environment

Environment Finland

16. February 2022

These Shoes Are Made of Recycled Plastic and… Coffee!

A Finnish startup has developed stylish new sneakers made from old coffee and recycled plastic bottles, thus cutting methane emissions as well as waste in landfills.

Animals

Animals USA

7. January 2022

This State Is Making Sure Its Sea Cows Are Being Fed

Authorities from Florida, United States, are undertaking a drastic yet imperative feeding plan to help maintain the state’s manatee population afloat.

Society

Society Brazil

30. December 2021

“We Don’t Want Your Deforestation-Linked Meat,” Say Major Supermarkets

In order to protest against the destruction of the Amazon rainforest, six European supermarket chains have decided to boycott beef products from Brazil, adding some economic pressure in the hopes of an environmental outcome.

Technology

Technology USA

22. December 2021

Could Vertical Farming Halt Food Waste?

An American startup based in Cincinnati, Ohio, is proposing a sustainable farming alternative to prevent food waste by shipping its products no farther than 160 km from its facilities.