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Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves with Nicola Twilley
Sep 4, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Nicola Twilley, a science journalist and co-host of the award-winning Gastropod podcast, reveals the hidden truths about refrigeration's role in our food system. She highlights shocking facts, like how many apples can be nearly a year old by the time they hit the store. Twilley discusses the challenging working conditions in cold storage, explores the environmental impact of refrigeration, and advocates for sustainable alternatives. Prepare to rethink food freshness and its implications for your diet and the planet!
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- Refrigeration plays a crucial role in food preservation and quality, impacting everything from taste to nutritional value throughout the supply chain.
- The environmental challenges posed by refrigeration, including potent greenhouse gas emissions, necessitate innovative alternatives to reduce reliance on this energy-intensive process.
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