Four-fifths of the world’s ice-free land is used for food production, which primarily focuses on a few species of animals and only 17 of the 300,000 edible plants. This has serious negative consequences for the environment, not to mention that it’s not going to be adequate for a growing world population. Bug-based meat and dairy replacements are a cheap, nutritious, ethical, and land-efficient alternative. While that’s going to make most people squirm, you should know that you already eat bugs. Popular foods such as sausages, yogurt, and pastries are just a few examples of foods commonly containing insects. Read full article here
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Improving media literacy could boost trust towards the news, IMPRESS report suggests
The UK media is regulated by the likes of IPSO and Ofcom. The report by press regulator IMPRESS highlights the link between low levels of media literacy and trust in the news. The study found that three quarters of those who did not know if journalists were regulated did not trust the news. It suggests that improving media literacy is one way to stem the erosion of trust, and shows that audiences have an appetite for information on news processes. Stakeholders need to collaborate in order to rebuild trust in the news, and independent media is well placed to do this. Read full article here
Merv
February 1, 2023
