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Sustainable Agriculture: The Unrecognized Key to Reversing Climate Change

Andrew Kimbrell | Posted 11.12.2009 | Green


Andrew Kimbrell

Even though research concludes that industrial agriculture is one of the major contributors to global warming, neither international nor U.S. domestic policies are adequately addressing this sector.

The One Free Lunch Left for Investors

Eric Schurenberg | Posted 10.31.2009 | Business


Eric Schurenberg

Stocks that got high quality ratings from Standard and Poor's have barely participated in the summer rally. The big gains were racked up by the seedier elements.

Cloudy With a Chance of Allergies or Autism?

Robyn O'Brien | Posted 10.20.2009 | Living


Robyn O'Brien

There are 26,000 food poisoning cases per 100,000 Americans, every year (an eye-popping 26% of the population). Compare that to only 3,400 cases in the UK, or 1,200 in France.

10 Things We Should Teach Every Kid About Food

Rob Smart | Posted 10.16.2009 | Green


Rob Smart

We must find creative ways to reintroduce food in its broadest sense to children's everyday activities, starting with school, in order to close the knowledge gap between farm and plate.

Lyme/Autism Group Blasts Genetically Modified Foods as Dangerous

Jeffrey Smith | Posted 10.07.2009 | Living


Jeffrey Smith

Stop eating dangerous genetically modified foods! That's the upshot of the Lyme Induced Autism (LIA) Foundation's position paper released today.

What We Can Learn About Food Labeling From Europe

The Atlantic Food Channel | By Marion Nestle | Posted 09.19.2009 | Green


The GM industry (translation: Monsanto) has opposed labeling from the very beginning, no doubt because of fears that people will reject GM foods. ...

Meatless Monday: Jack and the GMO Beanstalk

Ellen Kanner | Posted 09.10.2009 | Green


Ellen Kanner

Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. Jack came from a hard-up family, but he considered himself a savvy, enterprising lad. To prove it, he ...

Guess Who's Controlling Our Food Supply

Rob Smart | Posted 08.27.2009 | Green


Rob Smart

It is hard to understand how a handful of companies have amassed so much control over food ingredients found in an estimated 75 percent of processed foods in America's supermarkets.

Celebrating Food Independence with Food Democracy

Cynthia Torres | Posted 08.03.2009 | Green


Cynthia Torres

Organizations and activists across the country are calling for America to celebrate their Food Independence this July 4th by making the choice to buy local foods for their holiday feast.

My Interview with Michael Pollan

Waylon Lewis | Posted 07.18.2009 | Green


Waylon Lewis

Even if your idea of being a foodie is, like me, putting together some organic veggie nachos, you'll dig how eloquently, warmly and straightforwardly Michael Pollan communicates to the masses.

Big Agriculture Wants To Plow Under Climate Bill

Grist | Posted 07.12.2009 | Green


If the ag giants get their way, they could seriously compromise the legislation's ability to mitigate climate change. Few deny that changes in agricul...

Tomorrow's Info Today: Staying Ahead of the News Cycle

Randall Amster | Posted 04.12.2009 | Media


Randall Amster

From now on, I will only get my news from future-based sources, and thus seek to remain ahead of the curve. Outlandish, you say? Impossible? You are obviously so behind the times.

Food Crisis: A Regulatory Meltdown No Bailout Can Save

Andrew Kimbrell | Posted 02.15.2009 | Politics


Andrew Kimbrell

The problems we face in food safety are familiar when viewing the unfolding financial crisis. We see cuts in agency budgets, weakening of regulations, and the fox being put in charge of the henhouse.

Duped: A Nation of Eaters

Robyn O'Brien | Posted 02.07.2009 | Politics


Robyn O'Brien

As I read about baby formulas and jars of salsa laced with who-knows-what, I was left slack-jawed.

Bush's Environmental Legacy on GMOs Is Irreversible

Jeffrey Smith | Posted 01.05.2009 | Green


Jeffrey Smith

After all weather effects of 21st century climate change have disappeared from the earth's surface, two destructive impacts traceable to George Bush's policies will yet remain.

Will Genetically Modified Foods Make You Sick?

Jeffrey Smith | Posted 12.21.2008 | Green


Jeffrey Smith

Two new government studies, published within days of each other, point to disturbing health hazards of genetically modified foods.