The Argument for Protecting Wild Foods
"Wild foods," or wild edible species, provide important nutrients for millions of people worldwide, but they were left out of a recent report on creating sustainable food systems.
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The Trump Administration Wants to Deny SNAP Benefits to Parents Who Don’t Pay Child Support
Experts believe the change would result in more low-income families going without food assistance.
SNAP Participants Can Buy Groceries Online for the First Time
Here's what the change could mean for food security among SNAP participants.
Can Food Choices Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions?
A new study finds that substantial reductions in spending on red meat resulted in lower greenhouse gas emissions.
A New U.N. Report Calls for Urgent Environmental Action to Mitigate Premature Deaths and Other Threats
To get on track to achieve sustainability goals, the report outlines a series of changes to the global systems of food production, energy, and waste management.
Are Wealthy Nations Hoarding the World’s Fish Supply?
A recent paper found that rich nations are catching the vast majority of fish, even in the waters of lower-income countries, but doubts about the study's conclusions remain.
How to Grow a Cantaloupe in the Arctic
In the Yukon, entrepreneurs and researchers wrestle with a question: Can high-tech greenhouses help tackle food security in the North?
Why So Many Children of Immigrants Are Going Hungry
Many people who qualify for government assistance are afraid to ask for it.
Will Climate Change Mean Terrible Food?
Carbon dioxide fertilizes plants, but it can also make crops less nutritious. A new discovery could help farmers develop new strains to feed the world even as carbon dioxide levels rise.