Patricio Grassini discusses the potential to feed the world without more deforestation and conversion of wetlands to agriculture. He is Sunkist Distinguished Professor of Agronomy at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and co-leader of The Global Yield Gap Atlas, the world’s leading database describing 13 major food crops. If the human population continues on its current growth path, the World Resources […]
People tend to treat the environment as a separate issue to deal with after things like the economy and human rights. We even tend to think of environmental justice as a side issue of environmentalism. But equity is essential to sustainability and even major international organizations like the UN are starting to recognize the connections between social justice issues like […]
If you live in an apartment building or have a shaded yard, growing some of your own food might seem nearly impossible. However, there might be a great solution – joining a community garden. These shared spaces are a simple solution to promote local food production and food security while fostering relationships. Community gardens are maintained collectively by their members. […]