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Nunavut Greenhouse Could Help Scientists Grow Food in Outer Space - Global Citizen
This initiative could also help address hunger and extreme weather conditions in Northern Canada.
Canadian scientists are exploring a unique opportunity that might allow them to grow food in outer space thanks to a greenhouse in Gjoa Haven, Nunavut.
Naurvik — which translates to "growing place" in Inuinnaqtun — is a greenhouse is made up of two sea containers. Launched last fall by the Arctic Research Foundation and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the facility is powered by wind and solar energy and aims to combat food insecurity — an issue that greatly impacts communities in the North.
Nearly 70% of households in Nunavut face moderate to high food insecurity and lack access to healthy and affordable food, according to a report from Action Canada. This figure is six times higher than in the rest of Canada, the report also notes.
This initiative could also help address hunger and extreme weather conditions in Northern Canada.
Canadian scientists are exploring a unique opportunity that might allow them to grow food in outer space thanks to a greenhouse in Gjoa Haven, Nunavut.
Naurvik — which translates to "growing place" in Inuinnaqtun — is a greenhouse is made up of two sea containers. Launched last fall by the Arctic Research Foundation and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the facility is powered by wind and solar energy and aims to combat food insecurity — an issue that greatly impacts communities in the North.
Nearly 70% of households in Nunavut face moderate to high food insecurity and lack access to healthy and affordable food, according to a report from Action Canada. This figure is six times higher than in the rest of Canada, the report also notes.