What the Sust? is student-led podcast run through the College of Sustainability at Dalhousie University. Our goal is to connect with our audience and provide informational, yet entertaining discussions on relevant sustainability issues. In this season’s debut episode "What the Food Insecurity?" our hosts Sophie and Lily discuss the ins and outs of food insecurity and its given implications.

Episode #1 Citations:

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