Global study of salmon shows: 'Sustainable' food isn't so sustainable
Monday, November 30, 2009 - 03:21
in Mathematics & Economics
Popular thinking about how to improve food systems often misses the point, according to the results of a three-year global study of salmon production systems. Rather than pushing for organic or land-based production, or worrying about simple metrics such as "food miles," the study finds that the world can achieve greater environmental benefits by focusing on improvements production and distribution.