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Eating grasshoppers is now approved by the European Commission

Eating grasshoppers is now approved by the European Commission
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And the latest to be included on the EU’s list of edible things are…grasshoppers. 

This approval was made in a move to encourage better diets and more sustainable farming and food production. 

This is the second time the EU included an insect on it’s list of safe foods for people. This follows the inclusion of the mealworm beetle larva, so it’s not as far out a concept as we might think. 

The third insect fated (or doomed?) to end up on the list is expected to be the cricket, with the European Food Safety Authority (FDA) stating that adults can safely munch on grasshoppers.

Considered to be high sources of protein, grasshoppers could form part of an overall shift towards eating insects as a mainstream cuisine. 

These critters have proven to be far more easily raised and produced, unlike the waning numbers of bigger animals such as cows, pigs and chicken. It could also address massive food shortages and spiking prices as human populations explode. 

This is also a bizarre concept for many Westerners – eating such insects has never been a problem for many cultures worldwide. It could take some getting used to, but maybe it won’t be as bizarre in a couple of years…

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14-year-old girl grievously injured after Hal Far racing incident

14-year-old girl grievously injured after Hal Far racing incident
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A 14-year-old girl had to be urgently hospitalised yesterday after being hit by rock debris due to a drag racing incident. 

Police reports allege how a car driven by a 29-year-old from Qormi crashed into a barrier, resulting in rock debris hitting the girl. 

The driver lost control of the vehicle he was piloting as he engaged in drag racing in Hal Far. 

The incident happened at around 4:00 pm on Saturday, with the victim confirmed to have suffered grievous injuries. Police investigations are ongoing. 

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WATCH: She’s back! – Haley Bugeja opens score for Sassuolo against Napoli

She’s back! - Haley Bugeja opens score for Sassuolo against Napoli
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We never get enough of Haley Bugeja’s on-pitch skill – this time, she opens her 2021/2022 play at Sassuolo with a goal in the first half. 

The Malta women’s international forward found the net against Napoli in the Serie A Femminile as Sassuolo kept their lead against the opponents at half-time. 

The 1-0 score was maintained right till the end by the Neroverde, with Bugeja marking her 13th goal for Sassuolo since joining the club last season. 

 

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The team remains second at 24 points, just three behind leaders Juventus. They will face this football rival in their next league game on the 4th of December. 

Bugeja’s first Serie A goals last season were against Napoli as well, with the Maltese talent scoring on her professional debut, bringing Sassuolo’s score at 3-1. 

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The Sustainable Baby Box has all new mums and newborns covered

The Sustainable Baby Box has all new mums and newborns covered
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Upon registration of their child at Identity Malta, all new mums will be gifted a box full of sustainable products for their newborns. 

The baby box includes everything from a blanket made of bamboo, reusable nappy and a tote-bag crafted from recycled plastic bottles. A teether, feeding bib, socks and mittens are also included. 

Aiming at introducing sustainable living, the box forms part of a three-month pilot project starting on Monday the 15th of November by the Directorate of Sustainable Development. 

Energy and Sustainability Minister Miriam Dalli announced the ‘You Hold Their Future’ initiative along with parliamentary secretary for citizenship Alex Muscat at Lil’ Ville Childcare Centre. 

Dalli stated how through the Sustainable Baby Box initiative, ‘we want to help nurture a sustainable culture within our households.’

‘We also know that sustainable living may not be easily accessible for everyone, for different reasons’ said the Minister.

‘We decided to take the first step and reach out to help further the knowledge on how it is possible to lead a sustainable life at every stage of our lives. We are doing this also through other support measures targeting not only our families, but also students, youths and enterprises.’

‘In order to reach sustainability in economic, environmental and social terms, we all need to work together’ said Minister Dalli. 

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