The food production system accounts for up to a third of greenhouse gas emissions. But if agriculture is done right, experts say, it can actually be a climate change solution.
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Climate Change Threatens the World’s Food Supply, United Nations Warns
The world’s land is being exploited at an “unprecedented” rate, a United Nations report on climate change warns, putting pressure on food production and amplifying the risk of mass migration.
Margaret Fulton Brought the World to the Australian Table
It’s hard to overstate the cultural impact of the prolific Australian author, who propelled nearly an entire generation toward more open-minded cooking.
Hundreds Get Food Poisoning at Imelda Marcos’s 90th Birthday Party
Attendees at the party “suffered from vomiting and dizziness” after eating meat stew and eggs, a Red Cross official said.
Grow Faster, Grow Stronger: Speed-Breeding Crops to Feed the Future
Plant breeders are fast-tracking genetic improvements in food crops to keep pace with global warming and a growing human population.
North Korea Urgently Needs Food Aid After Worst Harvest in Decade, U.N. Says
The United Nations says four out of every 10 North Koreans are in urgent need of food aid after the country recorded its worst harvest in a decade.
The World Is Losing Fish to Eat as Oceans Warm, Study Finds
Fish populations are declining as oceans warm, putting a key source of food and income at risk for millions of people, according to new research.
When Brexit Happens, Will Food Shortages and Hunger Pangs Follow?
Food retailers warn that supermarkets and food outlets would be the first to feel the impact of Britain crashing out of the European Union with no deal.
Singapore’s Claim as a Street-Food Hub Riles Malaysians
The city-state is bidding for Unesco recognition for dishes like chicken rice, nasi lemak and curry laksa that are also served in Malaysia.