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Svalbard, an island in the Arctic, is home to the Global Seed Vault. The Vault has been built underground inside a permafrost mountain and has the capacity to hold over 2.5 billion types of seeds. The idea behind the vault is that it allows the safe storage of seeds from …
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The dark side of Canada’s new food guide – many Canadians can’t follow it
Diversity, Inclusion & Equity Food Security Health
As the Canadian Food Guide is implementing new changes, the fact remains that many Canadians don’t have the time and/or money to follow through with the recommendations. According to a study by Professor Valerie Tarasuk at the University of Toronto, one in six children is affected by household food insecurity. …
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Backyard Aquaponics Farming Fresh Fish and Vegetables | PARAGRAPHIC
Climate Change, Energy & Pollution Food Security Video
In this video, sustainable gardener Charles Collins shows us just how effective a backyard aquaponics system can be. Aquaponics uses fish, bacteria, and plants to create a self-sustaining ecosystem. Charles feeds his fish once a day, the excrement the fish produce is then transported to his plants. The nitrates within …
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Three technologies poised to change food and the planet
Climate Change, Energy & Pollution Food Security
The success of agriculture as a practice and as an industry impacts every life on earth. Three main innovations in this field are tackling some of the major challenges posed by farmers, as they strive to adopt a greener approach to food production and focus on more plant-based, year-round, local …
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Montreal is now home to the world's largest urban rooftop greenhouse and farm in the world
Climate Change, Energy & Pollution Food Security
With the recent development of Lufa Farms, Montreal has become the home of the largest rooftop garden and farm in the world. The farm is located on top of a defunct warehouse at 163,800 square feet. It provides accessible fresh food for local delivery service and is capable of growing …
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This 30-Ton Robot Could Help Scientists Produce The Crops of the Future- WSJ
Food Security Smart Cities Video
In Arizona one of the most fascinating pieces of farming technology is an on-rails 30-ton robot that takes pictures of crops which are later analyzed. In the long term, the idea is that the robot will increase our knowledge of what crops can flourish in warmer environments as global temperatures …
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Tokyo is trying out a different form of farming - vertical farms are indoor farms where fruits and vegetables are stacked vertically. The temperature and humidity in these farms can be fine-tuned for the most optimal growing conditions. Due to the fact that these farms are indoors, evaporated water can …
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