CAMBRIDGE—In a stark reminder of the future realities of a warming planet, scientists at Harvard University issued a warning Tuesday that climate-related food shortages may require bugs to overcome longstanding taboos against eating Americans. “We know that the prospect is unpleasant or even disgusting to some insects…
CAMBRIDGE—In a stark reminder of the future realities of a warming planet, scientists at Harvard University issued a warning Tuesday that climate-related food shortages may require bugs to overcome longstanding taboos against eating Americans.
“We know that the prospect is unpleasant or even disgusting to some insects and arachnids, but as supply chains are increasingly disrupted by environmental changes, you may need to consider getting over the visceral dislike of consuming Americans,” said lead researcher Emily Beardsly, issuing recommendations that bugs could start now with a relatively bland Midwesterner or Floridian to begin expanding their palette.
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