Green Options

Concerning the impact of human-induced climate change on human agriculture, eco-technologist M. S. Swaminathan (of the M.S. Swaminiathan Research Foundation, Chennai, India) writes: “The loss of each gene and species therefore limits our options for the future.”

The Mediterranean diet is not only good for its more well-known reasons — protecting against heart disease and cancer. According to a new study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry, the Mediterranean diet, rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, olive oil, nuts, and fish, may decrease risk of depression.