Volume VI Environmental Sciences
Ube Unraveled: The Crop of Pinoy Pride’s Struggle Against Global Demand and Climate Change
How has the rising popularity of ube in the U.S. contributed to this crop’s scarcity in the Philippines and negatively impacted indigenous farmers?
Written by: Kristen Mayol | Edited by: Charli Lu | Photo by: Pand Uru
Thanks to social media promotions and growing interest from global food chains, ube is becoming internationally celebrated for its sweet, nutty flavor and eye-catching hue. However, beneath the viral stardom lies a more concerning dilemma: crop scarcity, climate change, and the marginalization of indigenous Filipino farmers.
How Bees Have Shaped the Evolution of Humanity
Written by: Ellis Fertig | Edited by: Charli Lu | Graphic Design by: Janessa Techathamawong
Thanks to social media promotions and growing interest from global food chains, ube is becoming internationally celebrated for its sweet, nutty flavor and eye-catching hue. However, beneath the viral stardom lies a more concerning dilemma: crop scarcity, climate change, and the marginalization of indigenous Filipino farmers.