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World Population Day: Agriculture Offers Huge Opportunities for a Planet of 7 Billion

Crossposted from the Worldwatch Institute's Nourishing the Planet.

 

As the global population increases, so does the number of mouths to feed. The good news is that in addition to providing food, innovations in sustainable agriculture can provide a solution to many of the challenges that a growing population presents. Agriculture is emerging as a solution to mitigating climate change, reducing…

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Added by Danielle Nierenberg on July 6, 2011 at 16:25 — No Comments

Farming the cities, feeding an urban future

Crossposted from the Worldwatch Institute's Nourishing the Planet.

 

As people move from rural to urban settings in search of economic opportunities, urban agriculture is becoming an important provider of both food and employment, according to researchers with the Worldwatch Institute. “Urban agriculture is providing food, jobs, and hope in Nairobi, Kampala, Dakar, and…

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Added by Danielle Nierenberg on June 16, 2011 at 17:30 — 1 Comment

Sneak Preview: State of the World 2011

Cross posted from Worldwatch Institute’s Nourishing the Planet.

In just a few short weeks State of the World 2011: Innovations that Nourish the Planet will be launched! We're excited to share with you a sneak preview of Chapter 1…

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Added by Danielle Nierenberg on December 6, 2010 at 17:43 — No Comments

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