Tag Archives: Food and Agriculture Organisation

How food, or its absence, is shaping our future

Posted on 16 October 2012 by Peter Boyer

Food is looming as the next big global crisis [16 October 2012 | Peter Boyer] In the next few years, expect to see a couple of bits of human anatomy — each in its own way a useful barometer of … Continue reading →

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Has meat been given a bum rap?

Posted on 7 June 2011 by Peter Boyer

Meat has been branded a significant culprit in our greenhouse emissions, but a new study suggests its role may have been exaggerated. [7 June 2011 | Peter Boyer] One of the mantras that’s completely lost on me is “we are … Continue reading →

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