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The New Rules of Food

The New Rules of Food

By Alan Mammoser, Posted March 26th, 2009

Concerned citizens, farmers and others are starting to work on a new set of rules for the food system.

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Consumer Culture is no accident

Consumer Culture is no accident

By David Suzuki, Posted March 25th, 2009

“The American economy’s ultimate purpose is to produce more consumer goods”. What kind of society does this create?

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Having a voice makes people happy

Having a voice makes people happy

By Frances Moore Lappe, Yes Magazine, Posted March 10th, 2009

“I have to feel I am doing something to address the roots of suffering,” he replied, “or I couldn’t be happy.”

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Can organic farming feed the world?

Can organic farming feed the world?

By The Organic Consumers Association, Posted January 30th, 2009

A summary of research suggests that organic agriculture could potentially supply global food needs.

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Induction Cooking

Induction Cooking

By Greg Seaman, Posted January 28th, 2009

Induction cooking uses 90% of the energy produced compared to only 55% for a gas burner and 65% for traditional electric ranges.

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Warming up to solar ovens

Warming up to solar ovens

By Sue Halpern and Bill McKibben, Posted January 28th, 2009

They haven’t reached the mainstream yet, but solar cookers are attracting attention for producing intensely flavored food without match or plug.

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Feeding Our Future

Feeding Our Future

By Michael Ableman, Posted January 28th, 2009

Imagine a world where students could plant, harvest and cultivate the foods they eat in their school cafeterias.

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Family Values and Food Sustainability

Family Values and Food Sustainability

By Carlo Petrini, Slow Food, Posted January 28th, 2009

Ensuring good food for all in the future means looking to the ways of the past.

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Let fish go to your head

Let fish go to your head

By Leslie Beck, Posted January 28th, 2009

Fish is great brain food. Minimize its contaminants by choosing the right kinds.

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BottleMania – How water went on sale and why we bought it

BottleMania – How water went on sale and why we bought it

By Elizabeth Royte, Posted January 28th, 2009

Elizabeth Royte’s new book explains why bottled water is one of the greatest marketing coups of the 20th and 21st centuries.

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