The aminopyralid herbicide known as Milestone, plus other related herbicides collectively known as pyralids, have been found in compost throughout the United States. Gardeners that use the contaminated compost inadvertently kill all of their plants.
World Water Day 2011
March 22, 2011 By
We’ve talked about water around here before, but I don’t think it ever hurts to take a look at our water system again. If you’re reading this site, chances are that you’re fortunate enough to have ready access to clean, safe drinking water. Many folks aren’t so lucky. With the recent news about cuts to water infrastructure here in the U.S. as part of the 2012 federal budget, World Water Day couldn’t have come at a better time.
Eating Vegan: Why I Love Being Vegan
March 21, 2011 By
Every once in a while an anti-vegan article makes the rounds, bashing veganism as an unhealthy, unyielding, and unethical lifestyle choice. After running across one today, I felt like it was time to look at what’s great about being vegan.
Food Prices Rising Fast in U.S., More to Come?
March 21, 2011 By
I wrote last week that we should probably cover the link between food and broader issues a little more here on Eat Drink Better. With a nudge from our site director, Becky Striepe, and network founder/publisher, David Anderson, I’ve decided to cover the complicated but important topic of rising food prices today.
The LA Times had a decent piece on this topic recently that included a number of interesting food statistics. What of the following did you know?
EatStrong Trail Mix and Energy Bar: Product Review
March 21, 2011 By
I love granola bars, but the ones I like best are not always the healthiest. The healthiest are often the least tasty. When EatStrong offered me the chance to try their new energy bars and trail mix, I was happy to.
Japan Reports Increased Radiation in Food
March 21, 2011 By
Japan has reported elevated radiation levels in spinach and milk from farms up to 90 miles away from its crippled nuclear power plants.
British Poll Shows Many Meat-Eaters Think Pigs Have Wings
March 21, 2011 By
A recent poll of British meat-eaters found that an alarming 17 percent think that pork wings are an actual cut of meat.
