Have the environmental benefits of insect farming been overstated? A critical review
Corentin Biteau,
Tom Bry-Chevalier,
Dustin Crummett
et al.
Abstract:Humanity's food system has an immense environmental impact, and insects have been frequently proposed as a more environmentally sustainable option. The industrialised farming of insects for livestock feed and human food has attracted the attention of industry, policymakers, and the scientific community. However, many of the benefits commonly mentioned by companies and proponents of insect farming are challenged by current scientific evidence. This review examines the evidence used to assess insect farming's en… Show more
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