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Headlines at 21st Century Tech for January 11, 2013

Posted on January 11, 2013
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Welcome to our second weekly headlines for 2013. This week's stories include:

  • A Science Rendezvous to Inspire the Next Generation
  • Next Steps for the Mars One Project
  • Feeding the Planet Would Be Easier if We Didn't Waste Half of What We Produce

Fishing Update at 21st Century Tech Blog: GMO Salmon to Get FDA Approval in the United States

Posted on December 25, 2012
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When we think of genetically modified organisms we tend to talk about corn and soybeans. But aquaculture is turning out GMOs in the shape of salmon. Genetically engineered by AquaBounty Technologies, it has taken a decade to finally get this close to being given the green light as a safe food.

China’s Growing Appetite for Meat

Posted on August 6, 2012
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China now consumes 71 million tons of meat annually, about twice as much as the United States consumes, according to Earth Policy Institute researcher Janet Larsen. This represents more than a fourth of all the meat produced worldwide.

Can Food Supply Meet Doubled Demand?

Posted on January 30, 2012
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Global demand for food is expected to double by 2050, which will put more pressure on the world’s farmers to increase production. But these efforts could also increase carbon dioxide in the air and nitrogen in the soil and contribute to species extinction.

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