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Category: Food Politics + Justice
Why Hawaii is Ground Zero for Pesticide Regulation
Right now, Hawaii is a major battleground in the fight for pesticide regulation.
Food Recovery Act Takes Food Waste Problem to Congress
Congresswoman Chelli Pingree’s Food Recovery Act aims to tackle food waste in the U.S.
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.
Hemp on Maui Could be a Gamechanger for Residents
Hemp is a sustainable crop with uses from food to fuel to building materials. Growing hemp on Maui has the potential to transform the island’s economy and the health of its residents.
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!
Campbell’s to Label GMOs!
Starting off the new year right, Campbell’s food company has just announced that they will voluntarily label their foods with disclosure of genetically-modified ingredients! The New York Times reported today [ … ]
Putin wants Russia to be an Organic Agriculture Leader
Vladimir Putin wants Russia to not only begin producing all of its own food but become a world leader in organic agriculture.
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.
Regenerative Farming for Healthy Soil, A Healthy Planet
Healthy soil is critical to our food future, and supporting regenerative farming is an important piece of that puzzle.
It’s Official: Bacon and Sausage Cause Cancer (and are as Dangerous as Cigarettes)
News broke today that the World Health Organization is going to make the bold statement that bacon and sausage cause cancer.
World Food Day 2015: 7 Actions for a More Food Secure Future
Making changes (today, even small ones) that can help feed 9 billion by 2050.