Saloni is a food and agriculture analyst at Breakthrough. Previously, she completed her dual Bachelor’s and Master’s in environmental science and environmental analysis and policy with honors at Boston University. While at Boston University, she was awarded the Provost’s Scholarship for academic risk-taking for her self-designed study abroad and research internship at an agricultural microbiology lab at the University of Sydney. She’s also worked as a research fellow at the Harvard Forest, examining species and carbon pool changes of New England forests through data analysis and field studies. Her passion for the environment manifested in her activities outside of academics as well; among other things, she secured funding for a Boston startup saving and delivering cosmetically imperfect produce that would have otherwise been disposed of in the landfill. As a 2019 Breakthrough Fellow, she focused on creating a model estimating greenhouse gas emissions across different sustainable and business-as-usual scenarios of crop production in sub-Saharan Africa. Outside of work, Saloni enjoys taking dance classes, spending time outdoors, and exploring the Bay Area with friends.
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Blog: Plant-Based Meat Prices are Falling. What Does That Mean for Beef and Emissions?
As prices fall for plant-based meats like the Beyond and Impossible Burger, many expect them to replace a large portion…
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Blog: Is Cultivated Meat a Bad Bet?
It's a risky climate bet, but it's one of many worth taking.
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Blog: The Road Between the UN Food Systems Summit and COP26
Thursday, September 23rd marked the first day of the United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) which convened…
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Blog: Global Innovation Policy for Alternative Proteins
On September 23, the UN Secretary-General will convene the 6th ever Food System Summit, representing an opportunity to…
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