Tag: industrial agriculture
We Need To Consider Food Adaptations For Our Future Healthy Planet
I’m on an August road trip. As these two weeks come to an eventual end, I will have traveled through all six New England states and stayed with several different friends. During these visits I’ve had an opportunity to see what the local harvest is producing. Tiny Maine blueberries. Cape … [continued]
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Burgers Bending Your Budget? Blame It On Climate Change
Over the last year or so, you may have felt the sting of higher prices as you ordered your favorite burgers at your local restaurant or when you’ve been stocking up at the grocery store. You’re not imagining it: burgers and other red meats cost more today than in years … [continued]
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What Can We Do To Save The Insects? Build Solar Arrays
New data indicates the ongoing collapse of insect populations around the world. We’ve known for a while that widespread use of pesticides and fertilizers, light and chemical pollution, loss of habitat, and the growth of industrial agriculture have contributed to loss of entire populations of insects. But what about areas … [continued]
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Fossil Fuel Companies Ramp Up Influence In The Food System
Political leaders have failed to confront the driving force behind the climate crisis: the fossil fuel industry. As a result, fossil fuel producers are now free and clear to reinvent their oil and gas holdings in many sectors, such as the food system. In fact, the fossil fuel industry is … [continued]
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Price Gouging Is Everywhere — From EVs To Eggs And Presidential Golf Excursions
“I’ll lower your costs on Day 1,” candidate Donald J. Trump exclaimed. Instead, we’re experiencing price gouging and cuts to everyday services. In the same way that we’re not supposed to pay attention to the man behind the curtain in the White House, US residents aren’t expected to be able … [continued]
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