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urine could alleviate fertilizer shortages

Are we flushing away the answer to our fertilizer shortages?

All eyes are on our food systems as the Russia-Ukraine war further pushes up fertilizer prices. Scientists think our urine could be the solution to helping crops grow and strengthening food security.
Could climate change make food less nutritious?

Could climate change make food less nutritious?

New research looks at the way extreme weather will impact foods rich in micronutrients like zinc, vitamin A, and iron, putting low- and middle-income countries at increased risk of malnutrition.
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