Understanding the Modern Human Food Cycle
                                
                                
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                                According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the food sector is responsible for about 30% of global greenhouse gas emissions. The modern human food cycle is a complex, intricate system that encompasses everything from agricultural production and processing to distribution, consumption, and waste.