Monthly Archives: November 2009

Schoolchildren, let them eat snail: Nutritional Giant Snails Could Address Malnutrition (Science Daily / Inderscience Publishers)

Posted on November 21, 2009 by

Read at : Science Daily http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091119101207.htm Let Them Eat Snail: Nutritional Giant Snails Could Address Malnutrition ScienceDaily (Nov. 20, 2009) — A nutritionist in Nigeria says that malnutrition and iron deficiency in schoolchildren could be reduced in her country by … Continue reading →

Posted in food / food security, malnutrition

The Benefits of Stress … in Plants (Science Daily / Am. J. Bot.))

Posted on November 21, 2009 by

Read at : Science Daily http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091119101209.htm The Benefits of Stress … in Plants ScienceDaily (Nov. 19, 2009) — Chronic stress in humans has been implicated in heart disease, weight gain, and diabetes, among a host of other health problems. Extreme … Continue reading →

Posted in Agriculture, biotechnology, Soil, Technologies

New Maize Map to Aid Plant Breeding Efforts (Science Daily / Univ. Calif.)

Posted on November 21, 2009 by

Read at : Science Daily http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091119194130.htm New Maize Map to Aid Plant Breeding Efforts ScienceDaily (Nov. 20, 2009) — In a massive survey of genetic diversity in maize, also known as corn, researchers across the United States, have developed a … Continue reading →

Posted in Agriculture, biotechnology, GMO, Technologies

Sustainable Farming May Help Maintain Healthy Climate (Science Daily / DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory)

Posted on November 21, 2009 by

Read at : Science Daily http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091119193816.htm Sustainable Farming May Help Maintain Healthy Climate ScienceDaily (Nov. 20, 2009) — Sustainable farming, initially adopted to preserve soil quality for future generations, may also play a role in maintaining a healthy climate, according … Continue reading →

Posted in Agriculture, carbon sink / trading, Climate / climate change, Soil, Uncategorized

“The hungry cannot wait” (ENB / IISD)

Posted on November 21, 2009 by

Read at : World Summit on Food Security Bulletin · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · … Continue reading →

Posted in food / food security, food crisis, hunger / famine, malnutrition

Sustainable Development Insights

Posted on November 21, 2009 by

Read at : Sustainable Development Announcement List <sd-l@lists.iisd.ca> The first two issues of Sustainable Development Insights, edited and published by the Pardee Center at Boston University, are here. Below is the announcement of the series that has been posted on … Continue reading →

Posted in sustainable development

Dirty water, or no water at all (Global Water Challenge)

Posted on November 21, 2009 by

Read at : Global Water Challenge  Bulletin <http://apps.facebook.com/causes/165432?m=27db8c33> Posted by Amy Hamblin Today — on Universal Children’s Day — Global Water Challenge is calling attention to one of the greatest threats to children’s health and well-being — dirty water (or … Continue reading →

Posted in public health, Water

Guidance on Water and Adaptation to Climate Change (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe)

Posted on November 21, 2009 by

Read at : Water Issues Announcement List <water-l@lists.iisd.ca> Guidance on Water and Adaptation to Climate Change We are pleased to announce that the Guidance on Water and Adaptation to Climate Change was released and adopted by the fifth session of … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate / climate change, conflicts, water management

Food : How to store and sell more stuff (The Economist)

Posted on November 21, 2009 by

Read at : The Economist http://www.economist.com/world/international/displaystory.cfm?story_id=14926122 Food markets How to store and sell more stuff Nov 19th 2009 From The Economist print edition Poor places need more than seeds, fertiliser or even food science IF FOOD aid is epitomised by … Continue reading →

Posted in food / food security

If words were food, nobody would go hungry (The Economist)

Posted on November 20, 2009 by

Read at : The Economist http://www.economist.com/world/international/displaystory.cfm?story_id=14926114 Feeding the world If words were food, nobody would go hungry Nov 19th 2009 | ROME From The Economist print edition Investment in agriculture is soaring. So, worryingly, is distrust of markets and trade … Continue reading →

Posted in Agriculture, food / food security, food crisis, hunger / famine, IFPRI