Protect Pollinators for the Future of Our Food Supply!
Climate change, pesticides, and habitat loss put pollinators – and our food supply – at risk. Here’s how you can help protect pollinators.
Food Politics + Justice
Why is the Government Pushing GMOs?
The government has had a hand in marketing the least healthy foods for decades. This pro-GMO program isn’t much different from the USDA checkoff programs that promote meat and dairy to consumers.
The USDA’s $20 Million Dairy Bailout
Despite mountains of evidence linking dairy foods to poor health, the USDA is buying a mountain of cheese and giving it to poor people.
320 Square Foot Shipping Container Garden Produces Like 2 Acres of Farmland
Meet the shipping container garden that produces 2 acres of food in 320 square feet!
Flint Water Crisis: 2 Petitions
The Flint Water Crisis is far from over. It’s going to take time, money, and dedication to undo the damage done to this Michigan town. The people of Flint need all of us to stand up for their rights.
Looking Forward to a Year of Good Food News
There’s a lot wrong with our food system, but things are beginning to get better. Here’s some recent food news that you can feel good about!
One Million Clean Cookstoves, 17 Million Fewer Tons of CO2
What’s the impact of one million clean cookstoves? Reduced emissions, healthier people, and more jobs.
The Debate About Drug-Free Meats: Are we Asking the Right Questions?
The drug free meats debate misses the point. To feed the world, we need to eat more plants.
Could a Desalinization Chip Help Solve the Water Crisis?
With water shortages impacting populations worldwide, finding portable, affordable ways to produce clean drinking water is more important than ever. A new desalinization chip could be part of the solution.
France Aims to Cut Food Waste in Half
France passed aggressive legislation to help curb its food waste. The France food waste law focuses on supermarkets and aims to halve the country’s wasted food.
EA Free is the New BPA Free
If you’re avoiding BPA because of its endocrine-disrupting properties, there’s a new plastic label that may be even better: EA free.
Monsanto GMO Wheat Contamination Lawsuit Pays $2.4 Million
Monsanto settled several lawsuits alleging that the company failed to properly isolate their GMO wheat resulting in contamination of the wheat supply.
What if nutrition labels looked like this?
A McGill University study looked at four types of nutrition labels on food and found that the labels we currently use are the least effective in helping shoppers make informed food choices.