Topic: Scallops

Japan is facing an unprecedented die-off of oysters and scallops attributed to rising water temperatures and salinity levels, which is expected to drive up global prices. Simultaneously, a major study published in The Lancet linked ultra-processed foods to a wide range of health issues, including cancer, diabetes, and early death. The study's authors argue that transnational food corporations engineer products to be addictive, leading to a public health crisis that now rivals tobacco in its impact.