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pests or plate-worthy: should we eat insects to save the planet?
insects have been part of human diets around the world for centuries — but not in the u.s. is it time for americans to consider eating insects to save the planet? keep reading
zachary g. b. smith
planet forward contributor
contributorgrowing up in the adirondack mountains of upstate new york, the wilderness was my backyard. i had no idea how lucky i was and how few people get to experience what i could simply by walking out my door. i feel that i owe those hills for everything they gave me. exploration. lessons learned both the easy and the hard way. memories. i could never repay all of the gifts, but i hope that by sharing their story, my story, the stories of those helping to keep it, that i can share those gifts with others so they can experience a piece of what i did. maybe then they will see what i do; a land worth keeping whole and healthy.
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