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Bio-based chemicals could help reduce fossil fuel use
A team of engineers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison developed a method to identify plant-based compounds that hold promise as potential replacements for petrochemicals.
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The Badger Herald: Eating insects has sustainability, health benefits, but faces economic challenges, expert says
While eating insects may seem like something people only do on accident, Danish entomologist Arnold van Huis said there are myriad benefits, for both sustainability and human health.
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Journal Sentinel: To ensure that 10 billion future people can eat, look at your carbon ‘foodprint’ today
GHI postdoctoral research associate Valerie Stull explained how the food system is one of the primary ways humans are affecting the environment.
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WPR: Chef Joseph Yoon advocates for welcoming insects into diet
Around 80 percent of the world’s nations enjoy edible insects as part of their diet. Chef Joseph Yoon wants to bring the tradition to the United States for two simple reasons: insects are healthy and they’re sustainable.
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WPR: Chef Joseph Yoon advocates for eating insects
Listen to Chef Joseph Yoon speak with WPR host Rob Ferrett about the benefits of eating edible insects. Yoon is in Madison for the Swarm-to-Table event series.