Climate Change Threatens Global Food Security — Here's What Needs to Be Done @alternet
"Global food security is not just about how much we grow. To achieve it, we need to look at the bigger picture, particularly at the way in which water and energy needs underpin production."
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Showing posts with label Food. Show all posts
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May 21, 2015
As Chipotle Goes GMO-free, Monsanto's Worst Fear Is Coming True | Alternet
As Chipotle Goes GMO-free, Monsanto's Worst Fear Is Coming True | Alternet
"The decision of the Chipotle restaurant chain to make its product lines GMO-free is not most people's idea of a world-historic event. Especially since Chipotle, by US standards, is not a huge operation.
A clear sign that the move is significant, however, is that Chipotle's decision was met with a tidal-wave of establishment media abuse."
"The decision of the Chipotle restaurant chain to make its product lines GMO-free is not most people's idea of a world-historic event. Especially since Chipotle, by US standards, is not a huge operation.
A clear sign that the move is significant, however, is that Chipotle's decision was met with a tidal-wave of establishment media abuse."
April 23, 2015
February 16, 2015
November 17, 2014
August 9, 2014
Regenerative Agriculture: Sowing Health, Sustainability and Climate Stability
Regenerative Agriculture: Sowing Health, Sustainability and Climate Stability
"Consumers can, and must, play a role in pushing governments to make this transition. We have the power to reverse the trend toward chemically grown, biotech crops by creating demand for healthy foods produced using regenerative practices."
"Consumers can, and must, play a role in pushing governments to make this transition. We have the power to reverse the trend toward chemically grown, biotech crops by creating demand for healthy foods produced using regenerative practices."
July 24, 2014
These Top 10 Food Companies Control Nearly Everything We Eat
www.alternet.org/food/food-brands-climate-change
"A new map published on Business Insider shows the top 10 food companies and what they own, and not surprisingly, they own almost everything."
"A new map published on Business Insider shows the top 10 food companies and what they own, and not surprisingly, they own almost everything."
July 21, 2014
Iowa Goes Bananas for GMOs | Common Dreams
Iowa Goes Bananas for GMOs | Common Dreams
"Despite what Iowa State University and the Iowa Farm Bureau might think about the need for GMO labels, one thing is for sure: consumers want the right to know what’s in their food and will continue to fight for mandatory GMO labeling."
"Despite what Iowa State University and the Iowa Farm Bureau might think about the need for GMO labels, one thing is for sure: consumers want the right to know what’s in their food and will continue to fight for mandatory GMO labeling."
July 2, 2014
Does Your Organic Food Company Stand With Hobby Lobby?
Does Your Organic Food Company Stand With Hobby Lobby?
"So the "organic way" is to keep dropping babies, live in poverty and die young -- right, Michael Potter? Talk about misunderstanding your core customers! Women (who tend to do the food shopping) are boiling mad and letting Eden Foods know they won't be buying any more of their products."
"So the "organic way" is to keep dropping babies, live in poverty and die young -- right, Michael Potter? Talk about misunderstanding your core customers! Women (who tend to do the food shopping) are boiling mad and letting Eden Foods know they won't be buying any more of their products."
June 21, 2014
How Eating Broccoli Can Protect You from Air Pollution Dangers -- Study Reveals Surprising Results
www.alternet.org/environment/how-eating-broccoli-can-protect-you-air-pollution-dangers-study-reveals-surprising
"Daily consumption of broccoli can go a long way in protecting people from the harmful effects of air pollution, a study from Johns Hopkins University has found."
"Daily consumption of broccoli can go a long way in protecting people from the harmful effects of air pollution, a study from Johns Hopkins University has found."
June 20, 2014
June 2, 2014
May 22, 2014
House Republicans move to slash summer food aid to urban kids, but can’t explain why
www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/05/21/house-republicans-move-to-slash-summer-food-aid-to-urban-kids-but-cant-explain-why/
"In a new draft of the House GOP Agriculture bill, Republicans have sought to save money by slashing summertime food aid to inner city children while continuing to assist children living in rural poverty."
"In a new draft of the House GOP Agriculture bill, Republicans have sought to save money by slashing summertime food aid to inner city children while continuing to assist children living in rural poverty."
May 11, 2014
May 9, 2014
Food Industry Giants to Wage Legal Battle to Defeat Vermont's Landmark GMO Labeling Law | Common Dreams
Food Industry Giants to Wage Legal Battle to Defeat Vermont's Landmark GMO Labeling Law | Common Dreams
"As pro-labeling advocates were cheering Vermont's passage of a GMO labeling bill on Thursday, a powerful food industry lobbing group announced its plans to file a federal lawsuit to overturn the law."
"As pro-labeling advocates were cheering Vermont's passage of a GMO labeling bill on Thursday, a powerful food industry lobbing group announced its plans to file a federal lawsuit to overturn the law."
May 8, 2014
Victory! Vermont Passes Landmark GMO Labeling Law | Common Dreams
Victory! Vermont Passes Landmark GMO Labeling Law | Common Dreams
"Vermont made history on Thursday by becoming the first state to require the labeling of foods with genetically modified ingredients following passage of a no "trigger clause" bill."
"Vermont made history on Thursday by becoming the first state to require the labeling of foods with genetically modified ingredients following passage of a no "trigger clause" bill."
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