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As Big Food Feels Threat Of Climate Change, Companies Speak Up
Audio for this story from Morning Edition will be available at approximately 9:00 a.m. ET. Cocoa pods in Ivory Coast, one of the world's top producers of cocoa. Climate models suggest that West Africa,...
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Tell Consumers What They Are Eating
In approving genetically engineered salmon as safe to eat and safe for the environment, the Food and Drug Administration rejected petitions from environmental and food safety groups asking that...
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Sugary Drinks Tax!
Ahead of the Cameron’s much-anticipated Childhood Obesity Plan scheduled for early 2016, Action on Sugar is today urging the prime minister to adopt its six point evidence-based action plan to prevent...
View ArticleHouse of Commons Hansard Debates for 30 Nov 2015 (pt 0001)
[Relevant document: First Report from the Health Committee, Childhood obesity—brave and bold action, HC 465.] That this House has considered e-petition 106651 relating to a tax on sugary drinks. The...
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Cascara 'Tea': A Tasty Infusion Made From Coffee Waste
Cascara is made by brewing dried coffee cherries, which typically would have otherwise ended up as compost. "We have been throwing away this perfectly good coffee fruit for a long time, and there's no...
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In New York City, That Salty Combo Meal Now Comes With A Warning
That black triangle icon is a sodium warning label next to a dish on the menu at an Applebee's in New York City. Starting Tuesday, the city's Health Department is requiring chain restaurants with 15 or...
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The Forgotten Feast founder, and new ‘Eel columnist’s first book illustrates his fantastic attitude to seasonality. Tom’s root-to-fruit (the veggie equivalent of nose to tail) ethos means more veg, no...
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Glass Juicer - Citrus Juicer -- Kitchen Tools - Mosser
Make the most of those juicy citrus fruits with this glass reamer. The unique design catches the juice while you twist, while the spout catches those pesky seeds. That gorgeous milky jade shade? It’s...
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Sam Kass Wants to Put the Climate on the Menu Before it’s Too Late
Since Sam Kass left his position as assistant White House chef and executive director of the first lady’s “Let’s Move!” campaign late last year, he has had no shortage of things to do. For one, he’s...
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Who’s keeping organic food honest?
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Meat should be taxed to help save the planet, think-tank suggests
Meat should be taxed to help tackle global warming, a leading think-tank has suggested, as it urged ministers to also reduce the amount of meat served in schools and hospitals. Proceeds from a tax on...
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Composting & Soil Health: Zero Waste & Agroecology Solutions for...
Time: December 4th, 2015, 15.45 – 18.45Venue: Climate Generations Areas – Civil Society Space – Room 6 - Le Bourget, Paris, France. IMPORTANT:- Please check FAQ for practical information (access to Le...
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There have been 334 days and 351 mass shootings so far this year
The nation was once again gripped by gun violence on Friday after a gunman identified by authorities as Robert Lewis Dear Jr. stormed a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs, killing two...
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Growing Vermont’s Green Economy Sustainably and Locally
The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund was created by the Vermont Legislature with the mission to accelerate the development of the state’s green economy. The organization provides early stage grant...
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Holy cow! A farmer tries to make a better calf through genomic analysis.
In July 2013, Adam Austin placed a bet on a red-and-white heifer. Austin and his father run Lincoln Hill Farm, a dairy operation on the border of New York and Vermont. Lincoln Hill earns most if its...
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Judge Tells Former Rancho Owner to be 'Prepared to Surrender' in February
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in San Francisco does not like it, but Jesse J. Amaral Jr. is getting two additional months of freedom before he needs to report for sentencing, now rescheduled for 2 p.m. on...
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Why You Should Give to Civil Eats This Season
This is such an exciting time for the food movement. And, if you’re like me, Civil Eats is an important part of your daily food media diet. It’s my go-to source for food movement news. Civil Eats not...
View ArticleThe Salt Wars: Here Comes New York City's Next Food Fight
New York City is facing an imminent challenge to a new rule requiring restaurant chains to post warnings on dishes with high amounts of salt, the latest battle in its campaign to improve public health...
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Farm issues could scupper free trade deal with EU: U.S.
BRUSSELS Differences between the United States and the European Union over issues such as genetically modified crops and hormone-treated beef could scupper a free trade deal, U.S. Agriculture Secretary...
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Erin Brockovich: The Biotech Industry Is Jeopardizing Our Health
The new movie Consumed tackles the controversial world of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in unprecedented fashion, offering insight into their risks. Its message could not be more timely in the...
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