Because of the war in Ukraine we have seen 6.8 million Ukrainians flee into Europe (ODP, 2022) and we have seen the logistical and social problems the EU has faced in managing the refugees. These refugees seem likely to stay in the EU for an indefinite period and require their host countries to provide shelter, …
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Fishing and food security
The most recent report by the FAO on the state of world fisheries, has touted the importance of fishing to help achieve SDG2 – ZERO Hunger. Accordingly 1kg of Tuna production only takes about 1.1kg of feed compared to beef where 1kg take 5-12kg of feed (Fitt, 2022). On paper this all seems good and …
Botanical Education Extinction – opinion piece
A recent study has cautioned that the rate of plant scientists is rapidly declining and furthermore the general population has become disconnected and ignorant of plants and how they play an important role in our existence and balance of the planet eco system. Students and people in general now know less about plants than previous …
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Food Miles – An inflated issue?
A recent study was published in the nature food journal which estimates that the global food transportation networks emissions are 3.5-7.5 times higher than previously estimated and that we should move production closer to population centers and a more plant based diet adopted, especially in wealthy countries. A recent news article coverings this publishing has …
Small beginnings.
Hi there, nice to meet you. Thank for checking out the about me section of my blog! First things first, this blog is going to be discussing serious, scientific, political and complex issues revolving around climate change and food security. However, I am trying to currate an environment with my blog which is lighthearted and …