The banana has shaped civilizations and sparked scientific inquiry. From its origins in the lush forests of New Guinea to its global domination as a staple of modern diets, the banana's journey is now in peril. Beneath its familiar yellow exterior lies a narrative encompassing genetic manipulation, disease, and global commerce.
sustainable farming
Can a Livestock Revolution -- like Norman Borlaug's Green Revolution -- bring technological improvements to increase meat production in an environmentally responsible way? The Breakthrough Institute's whitepaper votes in the affirmative.
With concerns about global food insecurity and the increasing demand for animal protein, the efficiency of sources producing that protein is being questioned. It turns out that conventional measures may be inadequate. And, at least when it comes to farming efficiency, tuna is not the "chicken" of the sea.