martes, 13 de octubre de 2015

News: Could Bugs End World Hunger?

Two and a half billion people eat insects every day, and they're not crazy – they're ahead of the curve. A new report made for the European Commission has found that it's very feasible to farm insects on a large scale, and noted that "Trends toward 2050 predict a steady population increase to nine billion… resulting in an even greater pressure on the environment." Here's why some bugs are a surprisingly good choice for the environment and why they're not just cheaper than meat – they're better for you.
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News: Could Bugs End World Hunger?

Two and a half billion people eat insects every day, and they’re not crazy – they’re ahead of the curve. 

A new report made for the European Commission has found that it’s very feasible to farm insects on a large scale, and noted that “Trends toward 2050 predict a steady population increase to nine billion… resulting in an even greater pressure on the environment.”

Here’s why some bugs are a surprisingly good choice for the environment and why they’re not just cheaper than meat – they’re better for you.

Nicholas English
Content Manager of About.com Health
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