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How is it that our more effectively managing ocean resources could help us better feed the world?

EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: How is it that our more effectively managing ocean resources could help us better feed the world?— Missy Jenkins, Boone, IA Hunger is a growing problem around the world, in both developing and developed countries. As our population continues to rise, the amount of arable land per […]

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What’s going on with Earth Day this year and how can I get involved?

EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What’s going on with Earth Day this year and how can I get involved?  — Christine B., Boston, MA This coming April 22 will mark the 44th annual celebration of Earth Day, and the focus this year will be green cities. “As the world’s population migrates to […]

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The main drivers of food scarcity that lead to so much starvation around the world, and how can they be addressed?

Food scarcity is a bigger problem than ever as human population numbers continue to swell, putting additional stress on already fragile food production and distribution systems. And it’s not just happening in far away places: A recent report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture found that the number of U.S. homes “lacking food security” rose […]