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Why we need to give insects the role they deserve in our food systems
Insects contribute to the biological foundation of our terrestrial ecosystem. They bring organic matter to the earth by decomposing waste, act as pollinators for the reproduction and dispersal of plants and flowers, and are also a source of food for a multitude of animal species, from birds to amphibians to humans.
Good grub: why we might be eating insects soon
Bugs emit less harmful gas than mainstream farm animals, which could make them the food of the future.
Amrou Awaysheh - Agenda Contributor | World Economic Forum
5 reasons why eating insects could reduce climate change Our consumption of animal protein is the source of greenhouses gas and climate change. Insects are an overlooked source of protein and a way to battle climate change.
To switch away from meat, how about a 3D-printed steak? | World ...
A report published in the JAMA Internal Medicine found that eating two servings of red meat, processed meat or poultry a week was linked to a 3-7% higher risk of cardiovascular disease. Growing alternatives It’s no surprise, then, that there’s a growing amount of interest in meat alternatives.
Why do we consume only a tiny fraction of the world's edible plants?
Indeed, it is entirely possible that we are capable of eating 300,000 plant species. And yet we consume just a tiny fraction of that. Homo sapiens, the most cosmopolitan of species, one that thrives by virtue of being a generalist, eats only about 200 plant species.
5 reasons why eating insects could reduce climate change
Our consumption of animal protein is the source of greenhouses gas and climate change. Insects are an overlooked source of protein and a way to battle climate change.
Burgers, bugs and the shift to a new way of eating
What has four legs, antennae and scope to feed the world? While there is still significant resistance in the western world to eating insects, there have been attempts to develop marketable bug-based foods. By 2050, the world’s population will hit 9.1 billion - and feeding all of those people in a sustainable way will be a significant challenge.
Could a very hungry caterpillar help solve our plastic waste problem ...
Scientists studying the eating habits of one species of moth larvae hope to find a new way to combat non-biodegradable waste.
Tackling hunger: What we need to do to improve food security
Food security is one of the world's greatest challenges and we must act now to make agriculture more sustainable and ensure everyone has what they need.
The Davos Agenda | World Economic Forum
Nearly two years after the start of global disruptions due to COVID-19, economies, societies and organizations are continuing to grapple with the unpredictable trajectory of the virus.
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