Future of Food: Cultured Meat for Environmental and Social Justice

Our supermarkets are filled to the brim with a variety of foods, yet a crisis lurks unnoticed in both bustling cities and quiet rural towns across America. Despite being a powerhouse of agricultural production and technology, the United States faces a stark reality: over 17 million households confront the daily challenge of food insecurity. This issue is not just about the quantity of food but its quality. As we broaden our view, we find that the problem intensifies. In parts of Central America and Africa, not only hunger but also a severe form of malnutrition known as Kwashiorkor is prevalent, characterized by protein deficiency that can have devastating effects on communities, particularly on the growth and health of children. How is this disparity possible in a world of excess?