Scientists in Ghent are experimenting with the larvae of Soldier flies to make a 'butter' that can be added to cakes, biscuits and other foods (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/feb/28/larva-fat-sustainable-alternative-butter-cakes). You simply soak the maggots in water and use a blender to extract the fat. The thinking is the these larvae are much more efficient in their food processing and land use than dairy cattle (plus they neither produce methane to intensify global warming nor unwanted calves). These are all important points but will they manage to overcome the yuk factor?
This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
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