May 17th, 2013 - Jill Ettinger

Many approaches have been employed in curbing the cases of obesity, which continue to skyrocket. But how about eating bugs? According to a UN report, it may be the next best weapon against obesity.
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Would You Eat Bugs to Lose Weight? UN Says Dining on Insects May Reduce Obesity
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February 28th, 2013 - Jill Ettinger

Efforts to decrease food waste have led the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) to launch a new campaign calling on new ways to utilize and sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables.
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New UN Food Waste Recovery Program Targets “Ugly” Fruits and Vegetables
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February 21st, 2013 - Jill Ettinger

Scientists from the United Nations Environment Programme (Unep) are urging citizens of the richest nations on earth to reduce meat intake by half, in order to thwart any further damage to the environment.
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“Eat Half as Much Meat”, New UN Report Says to World’s Richest Nations
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