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Congressional Aggies' Answer to the Climate Crisis

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Global Food for Thought by Gloria Dabek

Increasing climate crisis events necessitate bolder government response. The Growing Climate Solutions Act is one Congressional answer that advocates say benefits both farmers and the planet.

Food and Agriculture

Food Security Recovery is More Affordable than You Think

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Global Food for Thought by Mick Sheldrick

With investment from governments, philanthropists, and the private sector, the world can halt the spread of pandemic-induced food insecurity.

Food and Agriculture

The Links Between Hunger and Unrest in Myanmar and Beyond

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Global Food for Thought by Camille Braswell

Food insecurity plays a critical and complex role in Myanmar's current political turmoil, and has played a similar role in uprisings of the past.

People displaced by fighting share a meal in Myanmar’s northwestern Chin State
Reuters
Food and Agriculture

Global Food Security Symposium Highlights Innovation

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Global Food for Thought by Coauthors

The Council's first digital Global Food Security Symposium explored the challenges facing agriculture and the innovations, approaches, and solutions needed to build a more equitable and sustainable food system.

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From Simple to Great, from Past to Future

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Global Food for Thought by Christopher Butler

Lima 2035 shares their ambitious plan to change urban food systems to transform the world’s driest megacity.

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Aarom Ore
Food and Agriculture

As Virus Rages Unevenly, Global Public Opinion Shows Divergent Attitudes

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

Although cases have declined significantly in Europe, the United States, and much of East Asia, the pandemic remains a major threat in South America, India, and several other nations around the world.

An NHS ad in a UK subway appeals commuters to get vaccinated.
John Cameron
Global Health

What Should Cities Do with Their COVID-Era Pilot Programs?

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Global Insight by Paula Pelletier

Global Cities intern Paula Pelletier examines what cities should do with programs formed in response to COVID-19.

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Bridging Gaps to Achieve Good Food for All

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Global Food for Thought by Paul Newnham

Paul Newnham identifies key gaps in efforts to end hunger, and offers solutions to break down silos and build up food systems.

Food and Agriculture

Good Nutrition Today is Key to Harvesting a Better Tomorrow

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Global Food for Thought by Roger Thurow

Senior Fellow Roger Thurow details the true costs of malnutrition today and tomorrow.

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Anne Thurow
Food and Agriculture

We Can't Shoot for the Moon without Space Technology

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Global Food for Thought by Coauthors

Federal investment in space technology is crucial to help farmers fight climate change—this generation's moonshot.

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NASA
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