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Contribution of life in soil remains largely underestimated, according to United Nations

FAO launched its first ever report on "The State of Knowledge of Soil Biodiversity". The report, with the participation of Pilar Andrés as an expert, examines the potential of soil organisms in ensuring sustainable agri-food systems and mitigating climate change.

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Men from wealthy countries are getting taller because their diet is rich in nitrogen and phosphorus

Mean male height in countries with a high level of GDP is 23 cm greater than in countries with a low level, a difference that has risen by 1.5 cm over the last 30 years. Thanks to a more varied diet rich in animal products, the annual nitrogen and phosphorus intake of people in wealthy countries is practically twice that of those in poor countries.

Countries Diet Fao @en Food Geu @en Gpd Height Intake Jordi sardans @en Josep peñuelas @en Man Men Nature scientific reports @es @en Nitrogen @en Phosphorus Poberty Richness