Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Troublesome Trends in Meat Consumption
Global poultry and seafood consumption have grown dramatically since the 1960s without suppressing the consumption of other meat sources.
Are Small Farms Better?
Many scholars have pondered whether smaller farms are better in terms of environmental, economic, and social outcomes. In our paper, we synthesize data from studies that have been conducted on this question over the last 50 years. We show that smaller farms have higher yields and biodiversity.
Research shows palm oil production can grow without converting rainforests, peatlands
Palm oil, the most important source of vegetable oil in the world, is derived from the fruit of palm trees grown in the tropics. Fruits are harvested manually, then transported to a mill for processing, and ultimately exported and made into an array of products from food to toiletries to biodiesel.
