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Seeds of the people: how communities are protecting the future of food
The pandemic has galvanised a new movement of growers and seed-savers: could this be the start of a fresh era of seed diversity?
Agriculture Environment Food Lifestyle Society Wellbeing
India’s seed-saving farmers who pass down land to their daughters
In north-east India's mountainous state of Meghalaya, youngest daughters inherit the land – and the ancient food heritage of their mothers
Environment
Save seed banks, save the world
Seed banks provide a treasure trove of genetic diversity. The challenge, say scientists, is bringing together existing banks and ensuring th...
Agriculture Conservation Environment Technology
Beauty beyond colour: meet those fighting the dangerous obsession of skin lightening
The potentially harmful practice of skin lightening is a multi-billion dollar industry that walks the line between aesthetic choice and raci...
Society
Wild meadows to be safeguarded in every county
New wildlife-rich meadows will be created around the UK to mark the 60th anniversary of the Coronation
Environment
A community united in love for its mountain
For 40 years, the Apuan Alps in Italy have been exploited for the region’s prized marble. We meet a diverse group of local people who are sl...
Environment World
