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Will Insect Protein Become the Food Source for the Future?

Andrew Bretano, co-founder of Tiny Farms, discusses how the lack of land for cows and the increasing demand for beef suggests the need for an alternative protein source. Insects are nutritious and require less space, water, and land compared with traditional agriculture and livestock. A growing grassroots movement means people from around the world are able to coordinate and problem-solve together. This video is excerpted from BBC News.
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