Humanity is losing the genetic diversity that sustains life on Earth at a pace that should alarm every nation. According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, about 75% of the world’s crop varieties have disappeared in the last century. According to Marie Haga, former Executive Director of the Global Crop Trust, it’s closer to 80%. 

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David Stuckenberg, Lt Col, USAF, is a scientist and engineer with a background in national security. His work focuses on resilience, emerging technologies and safeguarding critical systems for future generations. He previously served as the founder of...