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Resource More on Give Peas a Chance and Soy There is a large EU project which looks at the role of legumes (eg. peas) in human nutrition and also as an animal feed. On the matter of peas as a feed alternative to soy the project finds that peas can provide a realistic substitute for soy in feeds for animals of all types and that this would yield GHG and lower energy use benefits, albeit modest (the analysis takes into account land use change impacts of soy production eg. deforestation). Read
Resource Swedish food initiatives A New York Times article looks at some of the initiatives being taken in Sweden to carbon label their food, including efforts by one fast food hamburger chain, Max. For the link to the article see here. Read
Resource UNEP-UNCTAD Report: Organic agriculture and food security in Africa A study published in September 2008 finds that organic agriculture in Africa can be equal or better for food security than most conventional systems and is more likely to be sustainable in the longer term, as it builds up levels of natural, human, social, financial and physical capital in farming communities. It also favours the use of low carbon footprint production methods and local resources. Read
