Nuclear Winters, Pandemics, and Disasters: Here’s What to Grow in the Event of an Apocalypse

In a world where global threats such as climate change, nuclear wars or natural disasters become increasingly present, it is necessary to think of solutions for human survival. In this context, a study conducted by a team of scientists from the University of Otago, New Zealand, has found out which foods are most suitable for surviving an apocalypse. These researchers have focused on identifying foods that, because of their properties, could guar…

Nuclear Winters, Pandemics, and Disasters: Here’s What to Grow in the Event of an Apocalypse

As global catastrophic risks (GCRs) such as nuclear winters, extreme pandemics, or solar storms threaten to disrupt trade and food supply systems, new strategies are needed to ensure humanity’s survival. A recent study by Matt Boyd and Nick Wilson, published in PLOS One, looks at how cities can rely on urban agriculture (UA) and near-urban industrial agriculture to sustain food production during such events. The study uses the example of Palmers…