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Food is scarce in the developing world, and prices are soaring in industrialized nations. Does science hold the key to the next green revolution?
December 9, 2008 |
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Three years ago, experts and officials called for a green revolution in African agriculture.They are beginning to get their wish.
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Although the financial crisis has relieved food pressure somewhat, IFPRI's von Braun argues that the hunger is just beginning
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The continent is overdue for an agricultural boon like the one that lifted Asia's prospects
A new green revolution for Africa's soil crisis
Eating wildlife is an important part of feeding the world's poorest people. But will it drive extinction?
Satellite images from the last 35 years reveal sweeping environmental changes throughout Africa
It remains to be seen whether his famously gloomy prediction is truly wrong or merely postponed
Misguided policies favor biofuels over grain for hungry people.
Aquaponics fertilizes plant crops with bacteria-treated fish waste products. The plants return the favor by filtering the fish's water—and humans can eat both of them
As demand for freshwater soars, planetary supplies are becoming unpredictable. Existing technologies could avert a global water crisis, but they must be implemented soon
Scientific American has partnered with CNN to highlight issues including the future of the poles and the food crisis, as the next episode of Planet in Peril debuts Thursday, December 11, at 9 p.m. Eastern time
By digging small ponds on farms in Malawi, researchers cut malnutrition in children in half—and provide a nutritional boost to families struggling with HIV/AIDS
On average, one local breed of cattle, chickens, goats, pigs or sheep becomes extinct each month
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