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#climate-change
OMG science
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Funding cuts devastate agricultural researchers and farmers working to fight climate change

Cutbacks in agricultural funding threaten advancements needed to combat climate change effects on farming.
Environment
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Earth could warm by 7C by 2200 - leading to flooding and famine

Future generations face extreme climate challenges, even with moderate carbon emissions reduction.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Glacier meltdown risks food and water supply of 2bn people, says UN

Retreating glaciers threaten food and water supply for 2 billion people, affecting agriculture and exacerbating food insecurity.
OMG science
fromWashington Post
2 months ago

Study models asteroid collision's potentially devastating impact

A medium-size asteroid impact could cause severe climate disruptions and threaten food security on Earth.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago
UK news

Gene edited fruits and vegetables that last for weeks could hit supermarket shelves

The Independent supports accessible journalism while reporting on key societal issues like reproductive rights and food security through gene editing.
OMG science
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Funding cuts devastate agricultural researchers and farmers working to fight climate change

Cutbacks in agricultural funding threaten advancements needed to combat climate change effects on farming.
Environment
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Earth could warm by 7C by 2200 - leading to flooding and famine

Future generations face extreme climate challenges, even with moderate carbon emissions reduction.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Glacier meltdown risks food and water supply of 2bn people, says UN

Retreating glaciers threaten food and water supply for 2 billion people, affecting agriculture and exacerbating food insecurity.
OMG science
fromWashington Post
2 months ago

Study models asteroid collision's potentially devastating impact

A medium-size asteroid impact could cause severe climate disruptions and threaten food security on Earth.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago
UK news

Gene edited fruits and vegetables that last for weeks could hit supermarket shelves

The Independent supports accessible journalism while reporting on key societal issues like reproductive rights and food security through gene editing.
more#climate-change
#gaza
Berlin food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Gaza people surviving on canned food as fresh produce rotting' at border

UN aid chief warns of severe food shortages in Gaza due to blockade, calling for urgent international action.
Berlin food
fromeuronews
5 days ago

Video. Gaza charity kitchens near collapse as aid blockade continues

Charity kitchens in Gaza face overwhelming demand as food supplies dwindle due to the prolonged blockade.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Berlin food

Will Israel's starvation policy work in Gaza?

Gaza faces an impending food crisis with supplies running out and bakeries closed.
Berlin food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Gaza people surviving on canned food as fresh produce rotting' at border

UN aid chief warns of severe food shortages in Gaza due to blockade, calling for urgent international action.
Berlin food
fromeuronews
5 days ago

Video. Gaza charity kitchens near collapse as aid blockade continues

Charity kitchens in Gaza face overwhelming demand as food supplies dwindle due to the prolonged blockade.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Berlin food

Will Israel's starvation policy work in Gaza?

Gaza faces an impending food crisis with supplies running out and bakeries closed.
more#gaza
#community-support
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

After Trump Aid Cuts, Food Banks Scrounge and Scrimp

Charitable organizations are under increased pressure to provide meals for those in need due to food shortages.
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago
NYC food

300 dozen eggs will be given out for free across NYC this weekend

FarmerJawn is giving away 300 dozen eggs to support New Yorkers facing high egg prices.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago
London

Peckham Soup Kitchen searching for new home

Peckham Soup Kitchen, a crucial resource for the community, faces closure due to the redevelopment of its temporary space, with no relocation options available.
fromwww.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk
5 days ago
London politics

Foodbank gets cash boost from London City Airport fund

Bow foodbank receives crucial funding to support families facing economic hardship, reflecting increased demand during the pandemic.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

Food Banks Mississauga makes 'painful but necessary' layoffs, program cuts | CBC News

Food Banks Mississauga is laying off staff and cutting programs to manage increasing demand amid limited resources.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

After Trump Aid Cuts, Food Banks Scrounge and Scrimp

Charitable organizations are under increased pressure to provide meals for those in need due to food shortages.
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago
NYC food

300 dozen eggs will be given out for free across NYC this weekend

FarmerJawn is giving away 300 dozen eggs to support New Yorkers facing high egg prices.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago
London

Peckham Soup Kitchen searching for new home

Peckham Soup Kitchen, a crucial resource for the community, faces closure due to the redevelopment of its temporary space, with no relocation options available.
fromwww.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk
5 days ago
London politics

Foodbank gets cash boost from London City Airport fund

Bow foodbank receives crucial funding to support families facing economic hardship, reflecting increased demand during the pandemic.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

Food Banks Mississauga makes 'painful but necessary' layoffs, program cuts | CBC News

Food Banks Mississauga is laying off staff and cutting programs to manage increasing demand amid limited resources.
more#community-support
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago
NYC food

PREMIUMGrowNYC's 20 free food distributions with community partners face potential closure in August

The GrowNYC fruit and vegetable distribution program is vital for food-insecure individuals in Sunset Park.
SF food
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Arugula Salad with Egusi Granola, Sorghum and Sherry Vinaigrette

Sorghum is a crucial ingredient that enhances food security in Ghana while adding unique flavors to dishes.
#self-sufficiency
Everyday cooking
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Backyard chickens: Floridians start raising hens to combat rising egg prices

Home poultry farming is rising due to increasing egg prices and bird flu fears, but local laws in Florida complicate the effort.
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago
Mental health

Recession Indicators Are Everywhere

Growing your own food can help mitigate the financial strains of a recession.
Everyday cooking
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Backyard chickens: Floridians start raising hens to combat rising egg prices

Home poultry farming is rising due to increasing egg prices and bird flu fears, but local laws in Florida complicate the effort.
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago
Mental health

Recession Indicators Are Everywhere

Growing your own food can help mitigate the financial strains of a recession.
more#self-sufficiency
#snap
SF food
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

SF DA Charges Five SF Food Markets With Ringing Up $4 Million in Fraudulent Food Stamps Charges

Fraudulent EBT cash exchange scheme in San Francisco leads to over $4 million in charges.
NYC food
fromCity Limits
3 weeks ago

Opinion: Expanding SNAP to Restaurants Can Feed New Yorkers & Boost Small Businesses

Expanding SNAP to include restaurants can enhance community nourishment and economic support.
SNAP should evolve to meet modern food consumption patterns and assist small businesses.
SF food
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

SF DA Charges Five SF Food Markets With Ringing Up $4 Million in Fraudulent Food Stamps Charges

Fraudulent EBT cash exchange scheme in San Francisco leads to over $4 million in charges.
NYC food
fromCity Limits
3 weeks ago

Opinion: Expanding SNAP to Restaurants Can Feed New Yorkers & Boost Small Businesses

Expanding SNAP to include restaurants can enhance community nourishment and economic support.
SNAP should evolve to meet modern food consumption patterns and assist small businesses.
more#snap
fromQNS
4 weeks ago
NYC parents

Meng calls on Department of Homeland Security to restore funding for local food pantries - QNS

Rep. Grace Meng urges restoration of funding to NYC food pantries to prevent hunger crises during DHS reviews.
#agriculture
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Microplastics hinder plant photosynthesis, study finds, threatening millions with starvation

Microplastics damage plant photosynthesis, endangering global food supplies and increasing risks of hunger.
400 million more people could face starvation due to microplastics affecting staple crops.
SF food
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Cuts Could Squeeze Small Farmers and Food Banks

The elimination of federal programs threatens the financial stability of small farms reliant on government support.
Science
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Scientists crack the code for why locusts swarm DW 02/27/2025

A major locust swarm in 2020 caused $8.5 billion in crop damage across East Africa, threatening food security for millions.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Madrid food

The real reason eggs are more expensive than ever

Rising egg prices in 2025, due to avian flu, have doubled to $6 per dozen, indicating severe supply issues.
fromWashington Post
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

As Pakistan and India spar over basmati rice, some fear for its survival

The future of basmati rice is uncertain due to competition over origin claims and declining traditional cultivation methods.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Microplastics hinder plant photosynthesis, study finds, threatening millions with starvation

Microplastics damage plant photosynthesis, endangering global food supplies and increasing risks of hunger.
400 million more people could face starvation due to microplastics affecting staple crops.
SF food
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Cuts Could Squeeze Small Farmers and Food Banks

The elimination of federal programs threatens the financial stability of small farms reliant on government support.
Science
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Scientists crack the code for why locusts swarm DW 02/27/2025

A major locust swarm in 2020 caused $8.5 billion in crop damage across East Africa, threatening food security for millions.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Madrid food

The real reason eggs are more expensive than ever

Rising egg prices in 2025, due to avian flu, have doubled to $6 per dozen, indicating severe supply issues.
fromWashington Post
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

As Pakistan and India spar over basmati rice, some fear for its survival

The future of basmati rice is uncertain due to competition over origin claims and declining traditional cultivation methods.
more#agriculture
from48 hills
1 month ago
East Bay food

Good Taste: The marvelous matching power of food banks - 48 hills

Matching donations amplify individual contributions to food banks in Northern California, effectively addressing food needs in underserved areas.
#environmental-impact
fromresund Startups
1 month ago
Startup companies

Re:meat Secures 1 Million to Build Sweden's First "Meat Brewery" in Lund

Re:meat raised €1 million for Sweden's first "meat brewery," aiming to revolutionize meat production and enhance food security.
fromresund Startups
1 month ago
Startup companies

Re:meat Secures 1 Million to Build Sweden's First "Meat Brewery" in Lund

Re:meat raised €1 million for Sweden's first "meat brewery," aiming to revolutionize meat production and enhance food security.
more#environmental-impact
Environment
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Scientists Just Discovered Something Absolutely Horrifying About Microplastics

Microplastics threaten global food supplies by reducing plants' photosynthetic efficiency, leading to crop losses.
SF food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Aid workers warn people are dying and they're going to continue dying' as funding cuts hit

Cuts to food assistance by major nations are leading to increased starvation worldwide, particularly affecting vulnerable populations.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

USDA's $1B in cuts leaves farmers and schools bracing for impact

The Trump administration's budget cuts will negatively affect food security programs, impacting schools, food banks, farmers, and communities.
NYC parents
fromBronx Times
2 months ago

Thousands of cans of baby formula to be distributed to Bronx families after price gouging settlement - Bronx Times

A legal settlement mandates the donation of baby formula to Bronx families after companies engaged in price gouging during the 2022 shortage.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Zimbabwe battles aid shortages as drought bites DW 03/05/2025

Drought-prone communities in Zimbabwe face dire prospects as aid cuts from the US threaten their survival and food aid reliance.
#rural-communities
London food
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Farmers stand defiant against the Met Police and brilliantly arrive to protest in combine harvesters - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Farmers are protesting against the Met Police's attempt to ban tractor use in central London, highlighting their determination to defend their rights.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

Rachel Reeves has to realise she can't plough on with the farm tax | Phillip Inman

Farmers' protests against the inheritance tax highlight significant concerns about food security and financial stability within rural communities.
London food
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Farmers stand defiant against the Met Police and brilliantly arrive to protest in combine harvesters - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Farmers are protesting against the Met Police's attempt to ban tractor use in central London, highlighting their determination to defend their rights.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

Rachel Reeves has to realise she can't plough on with the farm tax | Phillip Inman

Farmers' protests against the inheritance tax highlight significant concerns about food security and financial stability within rural communities.
more#rural-communities
#global-hunger
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Nobel prize winners call for urgent moonshot' effort to avert global hunger catastrophe

Over 150 Nobel and World Food Prize laureates urge immediate action to boost food production to combat future hunger crises.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Nobel prize winners call for urgent moonshot' effort to avert global hunger catastrophe

Over 150 Nobel and World Food Prize laureates urge immediate action to boost food production to combat future hunger crises.
more#global-hunger
#bird-flu
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

As Egg Prices Soar, U.S. Looks to Import From Other Countries

The U.S. government is exploring egg imports due to soaring prices and is investing $1 billion to combat bird flu.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Thieves begin targeting breakfast foods in 2nd major egg heist

Egg theft is rising due to soaring prices caused by a bird flu outbreak.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

As Egg Prices Soar, U.S. Looks to Import From Other Countries

The U.S. government is exploring egg imports due to soaring prices and is investing $1 billion to combat bird flu.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Thieves begin targeting breakfast foods in 2nd major egg heist

Egg theft is rising due to soaring prices caused by a bird flu outbreak.
more#bird-flu
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Aid freezes and withdrawals leave Sudan's needy battling famine alone

US aid freeze severely impacts Sudan's emergency food kitchens, exacerbating a humanitarian crisis with millions affected.
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

California Senate Bill takes aim at saving farm lands

Senator Cortese's bill aims to enhance funding for agricultural land preservation amid development pressures in the Bay Area.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

NYers are beating rising egg prices with their very own chicken coops: 'I don't worry about where my eggs are coming from'

With rising egg prices, a Staten Island firefighter created his own chickens to secure fresh eggs for his family.
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

CUNY unveils new food pantry at Macaulay Honors College to combat student food insecurity | amNewYork

CUNY opened its first Mountain Lion Food Pantry to combat food insecurity among students.
Marketing
fromPrx
3 months ago

The World

Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas sparks divided reactions reflecting deep-rooted tensions.
Indonesia's free meal program aims to combat poverty and malnutrition among schoolchildren.
Global shipping industry faces pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
American TikTok users protest by switching to alternative platforms like RedNote.
Miscellaneous
fromNature
3 months ago

The astonishing scientists who starved to protect plants during the Second World War

The botanists of Leningrad showed incredible sacrifice during the siege to protect their seed bank, vital for future food security.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
Cooking

What (and how) do you cook during an epic disaster?

Disasters heighten awareness of essential needs, including food and its preparation methods.
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