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In the face of many challenges, a genuine – and inspiring – food movement working toward that system is flourishing. Nowhere was this more apparent than in the heart of New York City at this year’s Just Food Conference.
It takes water to make everything, and the explosion of demand is draining water resources. A new study estimates the scale and patterns of humanity’s water footprint.
Over 900,000 Americans have joined the Just Label It campaign -- with a chance to submit a record-breaking 1 million comments to the FDA before the comment period closes, the campaign has released a new infographic which visually explains why the FDA should Just Label It.
Our Hero: James Whitlow Delano, Photographer, Environmentalist, World Traveler
James Whitlow Delano leads one of those lives you read about in NatGeo, spending his days traveling to exotic places, getting lost in the jungle with only his camera for company. Thankfully, he finds his way out and shares his photos with the world.
City folk are now peeing glyphosate, the main ingredient in Monsanto's Roundup – but that isn’t the only news that’s garnered Monsanto headlines recently. Here’s a “roundup” (ouch) of important Monsanto and GMO news.
The USDA's Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food (KYF) Compass, a new digital report detailing USDA support for local and regional food projects between 2009 – 2011, includes interactive maps, data sets, photos, video content and business and community case studies.
It's the year of two salmons: one genetically altered and under review by the FDA, and the other an inhabitant of one of the last great wild salmon runs (which is unfortunately situated atop a bunch of copper and gold deposits).
Community Food Giving: Simchat Purim!
The traditions of Purim, a holiday celebrating the salvation of the Jewish people, make it a great time to reflect on the importance of food as a community link.
Heroic Endeavors: Ball State to Open Nation’s Largest Renewable Heating/Cooling Project
Ball State University is installing the nation’s largest geothermal heating and cooling project as a part of replacing an old coal fired system. Temperatures below ground stay fairly constant throughout the year, providing a renewable source of energy for the university.
In a recent speech, President Obama set himself apart from the GOP candidates, advocating for making wind, solar and other renewable energies a priority and furthering his administration’s goal to produce 80 percent of the nation’s electricity from clean sources by 2035.
