A pricey cup of coffeeCup of coffee for five euros, cappuccino for a tenner... coffee prices keep rising. We as consumers notice this in our wallets, but the real pain is felt by the producers, the coffee farmers. Climate change is the culprit: coffee beans are extremely sensitive. Too dry, wet, cold, hot or extremely variable weather? Then the harvest falls short. Farmers become even poorer. Bregje Deben (De Koffieschool) talks about coffee culture and the global economy. Prof dr ir Ellen Kampman (Wageningen University) investigates the link between nutrition and cancer. Coffee contains substances that can promote and prevent cancer. The method of brewing coffee is important here. Better filter coffee than espresso. With a tasting of coldbrew Arabica and Robusta.Read more
Biodiversity in the NetherlandsThe Netherlands is a crowded country: lots of people, cities, industry and livestock. Is there still room for nature? Prof dr Hans de Kroon (Professor of Ecology at Radboud University) keeps a close eye on biodiversity in the Netherlands. What is the impact of nitrogen on our flora and fauna? And what influence does climate change have? What can we ourselves do to increase biodiversity in our environment? Dr Rolf de By (UT, ITC) holds a co-referral in which he talks about species diversity on campus.Read more
