Soy has been a staple crop in Asian cultures for millennia, but today it has become of the world’s most essential and profitable agricultural commodities – and not for the reasons you’d expect. What’s really driving the expansion of soy cultivation? And what are its environmental impacts? To read more, …
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Climate change is affecting malnutrition rates around the world through multiple channels. In regions experiencing historic levels of drought, like the Horn of Africa, millions are suffering from near-famine. Elsewhere, climate change is increasing the incidence of diseases that contribute to malnutrition. Climate change can also diminish the nutritional value …
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