The future of food

The future of food

From 6 Minute English by BBC Radio

April 9, 2026 · 7 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the connection between food choices, personal health, and national security, featuring insights from experts in climate change.

Many of us are trying to be more careful with our food choices, both for our personal health and for the health of the planet in general. But did you know that the food we buy is closely linked to national security? Neil and Pippa hear from climate reporter and a chief executive of the UK's Climate Change Committee, and teach you some new vocabulary.

People in this episode

Host: Neil

Guests: Chief Executive Of The Uk'S Climate Change Committee, Climate Reporter

Topics covered

  • food choices
  • national security
  • climate change
  • vocabulary

Keywords

  • food
  • health
  • planet
  • climate

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Places: UK

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