US landfills are major source of toxic PFAS pollution, study finds
New research shows that a term dubbed as “forever chemicals” are polluting both the air and groundwater on Earth, creating an environmental threat that needs to be investigated long term.
Read MoreOne in four young children at risk of ‘irreversible’ harm due to poor diet – report
One in four young children globally is at risk of stunted growth, impaired brain development, and reduced chances of survival due to severely restricted diets, particularly in UN-designated “hunger hotspots” like Palestine, Haiti, and Mali, exacerbated by conflicts, climate crises, and high food prices.
Read MoreHow well do Americans eat for the planet? New index reveals gaps and opportunities in sustainable diets
Article defines and outline the Planetary Health Diet Index for the United States (PHDI-US) being used to assess Americans’ adherence to sustainable diets and the dietary disparities existing between different income levels and demographic groups.
Read MoreMore Than 50 Billion Tons of Topsoil Have Eroded in the Midwest
This article discusses how the Midwest has lost a significant amount of topsoil due to poor farming practices over the years, threatening future crop production and food security. It also focuses on farming practices that can contain and hopefully preserve the health and fertility of the soil.
Read MoreReport: Biodiversity loss, climate change driving an ‘escalating nature crisis’
Food systems have been shown to be a significant contributor to the 69% decline in global wildlife populations between 1970 and 2018. This article summarizes a report that pushes for urgent action to address climate change and biodiversity decline.
Read MoreHow well do Americans eat for the planet? New index reveals gaps and opportunities in sustainable diets
Study uses the Planetary Health Diet Index for the United States to evaluate the US adults adherence to the Planetary Health Diet guidelines. Results show there were significant disparities across racial/ethnic groups and income classes and plant-based nutrients positively correlated with diet adherence.
Read MoreMore than Mediterranean: Exploring and acknowledging the benefits of diverse cultural and nutritional heritages
This article examines the dietary patterns if Asian, African, and Latino communities and how these dietary patterns are connected to specific health markers.
Read MorePeople who eat environmentally friendly foods have 25% lower mortality risk
Discusses the Planetary Health Diet Index, a tool used to assess adherence to a diet that is sustainable and health and finding those with higher scores had a lower risk of mortality over a 30-year period.
Read MoreWHO creates data-driven dietary assessment tool to measure health and climate impacts
The World Health Organization has launched the Dietary Impact Assessment (DIA) tool for policymakers and researchers in Europe to evaluate the health and environmental impacts of diets.
Read MoreReviving Traditional Grain Production and Consumption (India) Opportunities to integrate sustainability, health and rural economic development in India
Organizational efforts in India are striving to revive traditional grain production and consumption to improve sustainability and overall public health, but to do so need economic, political, and cultural changes to overcome the competition of wheat and rice.
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