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Small-scale farmers produce more of the rich world’s food than previously thought

Who grows our food? This seemingly simple question is getting harder to answer in a world where our food crosses borders to get to our plate.
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Do mussles and clams feel pain? The sentience, uncertainty and environmental case for bivalves

An evidence-based exploration of whether vegans should eat bivalves like mussels and clams.
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Could white rice be poisoning you? Here’s what the evidence says

White rice can contain low levels of arsenic, but luckily, the evidence suggests that it's not at a high enough level to do harm to most people.
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A monkey sits chained looking sad. The monkey is used for forced labour in a coconut farm.
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Forced monkey labour on coconut farms: what you need to know and how to shop ethically

Forced monkey labour is common practice on Thai coconut farms. Learn more about this cruel practice and how you can shop for ethical coconut products.
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