How to feed the world

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All City of Darwin Libraries will be closed on Monday 9 June 2025 for the King’s Birthday public holiday.

Normal opening hours will resume on Tuesday 10 June 2025.

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Vaclav Smil

How Food Really Works shows how we misunderstand the essentials of where our food really comes from, how our dietary requirements shape us, and why this impacts our planet in drastic ways. Ultimately, this data-based, rigorously researched guide explains how we will survive and thrive long into the future.

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