http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/40875-states-challenge-scott-pruitt-s-decision-to-keep-pesticide-linked-to-brain-damage-in-food-supply
"Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt is facing a challenge from seven states over his decision to ditch an EPA proposal that would have prevented a pesticide linked to brain damage in children from contaminating the food supply."
Showing posts with label Food Supply. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Food Supply. Show all posts
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June 19, 2016
4 Things You Can Do to Help Out Threatened Honey Bees @alternet
4 Things You Can Do to Help Out Threatened Honey Bees @alternet:
"Without pollinators, most plants could not produce fruits and seeds, and agricultural biodiversity would suffer--according to FAO, bees, bats, birds, and other pollinators, increase global food production by 87 percent. Unfortunately, the world is seeing a decline in pollinator populations. From land-use change and pesticide use to monoculture agriculture and climate change, there are numerous threats to pollinator populations."
"Without pollinators, most plants could not produce fruits and seeds, and agricultural biodiversity would suffer--according to FAO, bees, bats, birds, and other pollinators, increase global food production by 87 percent. Unfortunately, the world is seeing a decline in pollinator populations. From land-use change and pesticide use to monoculture agriculture and climate change, there are numerous threats to pollinator populations."
January 1, 2016
Climate Change Threatens Global Food Security — Here's What Needs to Be Done @alternet
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."
"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."
September 5, 2015
General Mills Takes Climate Change Seriously Because You Can’t Make Wheaties Without Wheat
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2015/08/31/3696953/general-mills-climate-emissions-reduction-plan/
"On Monday, General Mills — the sixth-largest food company in the world — announced plans to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 28 percent by 2025.
The announcement comes at a time when a growing number of major food companies are pledging to take more steps to encourage sustainability throughout their businesses. But General Mills’ plan is slightly unique, because it seeks to reduce carbon emissions throughout the company’s entire supply chain, from farm to landfill — a first for major food companies."
"On Monday, General Mills — the sixth-largest food company in the world — announced plans to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 28 percent by 2025.
The announcement comes at a time when a growing number of major food companies are pledging to take more steps to encourage sustainability throughout their businesses. But General Mills’ plan is slightly unique, because it seeks to reduce carbon emissions throughout the company’s entire supply chain, from farm to landfill — a first for major food companies."
May 17, 2015
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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 12, 2014
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April 11, 2014
Climate Change Drying Out Southwest Now, With Worse To Come For A Third Of The Planet
www.thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/04/11/3424247/climate-change-drying-out-southwest/
"Two new studies confirm that warming-driven climate change is already drying the U.S. Southwest and other parts of the globe. More worrisome, nearly a third of the world’s land faces drying from rising greenhouse gases — including two of the world’s greatest agricultural centers, “the U.S. Great Plains and a swath of southeastern China"."
"Two new studies confirm that warming-driven climate change is already drying the U.S. Southwest and other parts of the globe. More worrisome, nearly a third of the world’s land faces drying from rising greenhouse gases — including two of the world’s greatest agricultural centers, “the U.S. Great Plains and a swath of southeastern China"."
March 26, 2014
How ''Extreme Levels'' of Monsanto's Herbicide Roundup in Food Became the Industry Norm
How ''Extreme Levels'' of Monsanto's Herbicide Roundup in Food Became the Industry Norm
"Roundup Ready GM-soy accumulates residues of glyphosate and AMPA, and also differs markedly in nutritional composition compared to soybeans from other agricultural practices. Organic soybean samples also showed a more healthy nutritional profile (e.g. higher in protein and lower in saturated fatty acids) than both industrial conventional and GM soybeans."
"Roundup Ready GM-soy accumulates residues of glyphosate and AMPA, and also differs markedly in nutritional composition compared to soybeans from other agricultural practices. Organic soybean samples also showed a more healthy nutritional profile (e.g. higher in protein and lower in saturated fatty acids) than both industrial conventional and GM soybeans."
March 22, 2014
World Water Day: Getting More Crop Per Drop During an Epic Drought
www.alternet.org/environment/world-water-day-getting-more-crop-drop
"America's breadbasket is facing its worst drought since records began and must rethink irrigation and crop production to help conserve water."
"America's breadbasket is facing its worst drought since records began and must rethink irrigation and crop production to help conserve water."
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