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Rooftop garden on modern urban building.

Green roofs can capture nearly all microplastics that contaminate rainwater in modern cities: New research

“Green roofs can capture nearly all the microplastic particles that contaminate rainwater in modern cities,...
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Somos restaurant: Ecuadorian born, globally inspired sustainable gastronomy

During my trip to Ecuador in late June, I dined at Somos restaurant, in Quito,...
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Microplastics shed by food packaging are contaminating our food and drink, new scientific review finds

Tearing off plastic wrap from the meat or prepackaged fruit and vegetables you purchased at...
Bowl of fresh blueberries on wooden table.

The acai berry: The journey from the Amazon rainforest to your table

The story of açaí begins in the depths of the Amazon rainforest, where local tribes regarded it...
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Ultra-processed food increases risk of early death, international study finds

In a new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine (Nilson et al.,...
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Dietary and lifestyle strategies to reduce human exposure to microplastics and nanoplastics

In a recent commentary published in the journal Brain Medicine, three medical doctors (MDs) identified dietary and...
Carbon score label for food items.

Better food labels may help consumers choose more climate-friendly foods: New study

A new research study published in the journal Appetite has found that carbon food labels...
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A new approach to nutrition science is needed to address current food systems challenges

An informative and timely new editorial has been published in Nutrition & Dietetics (February 2025). The editorial...
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World Pulses Day 2025: February 10, “Pulses: Bringing diversity to agrifood systems”

February 10, 2025 is World Pulses Day 2025. The theme for World Pulses Day 2025 is,...
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New Report: Grains of Truth 2024

A newly published report titled: “Grains of Truth 2024: Taste Price Optimism & Obstacles: Habit Convenience...