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A team of international researchers says seaweed could survive a nuclear war and avert famine. The algae, rich in nutrients, already provide livelihoods for coastal communities in many lower-income countries.

The scientists used available nuclear winter climate data to simulate seaweed growth after a catastrophic global event. They discovered the food source can still grow in reduced sunlight scenarios, typical of nuclear winters, by photosynthesizing with lower light levels.

Amazingly, within nine months of intensified seaweed farming following a global disaster, nearly half of the global food demand could be met.

Scientist: “Investing in the construction of seaweed farms could prevent global famine in abrupt sunlight reduction scenarios, potentially averting a significant number of deaths from starvation.”