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Food production is one of the most costly and wasteful industries. As urban sprawl is taking over land used by the agriculture industry, researchers are exploring the idea of constructing greenhouses in skyscrapers. Combining simplistic visuals and a calm narration, the piece gives the viewer information to understand the problem at hand.
With more than a billion people spread across 54 countries speaking more than 3,000 languages, Africa cannot -- and should not -- be limited to a single narrative. Africa Straight Up is a more complete story about Africa and its diaspora.
Scorpions, beetles and worms may be delicacies in some parts of Asia and Africa but they're certainly not everyone's idea of a delicious meal. However, scientists increasingly believe insect meat is a healthy and cheap alternative to traditional livestock meat.
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Richard Calland interviews Saliem Fakir from WWF South Africa, and Dr Bob Scholes, CSIR Fellow and author in the latest IPCC report.
To make room for nature, farms of the future may have to move off the land and into skyscrapers. Dickson Despommier explains his idea.