CONSERVATION NEWS

News, views and features from the front lines of conservation

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News spotlight: How does your diet affect the environment?

By Will McCarry

February 6, 2023
In case you missed it: Every bite of food we eat comes with an environmental cost. But not every diet is created equal. A new tool illustrates the toll our food system takes on nature — comparing dietary staples like meat, fish, dairy, eggs and grains.
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What on Earth is ‘aquaculture’?

By Kiley Price

July 21, 2022
In this explainer, we dive into “aquaculture,” a method for farming fish, which can sustainably satisfy the world's growing appetite for seafood — when done correctly.
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5 myths about farmed seafood

By Leah Duran

August 17, 2017
To feed a growing population without further depleting our oceans, farmed seafood will be crucial.
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