Eartheasy

Articles:
The End of the Line - are we facing a future without fish?
Making apple juice from windfalls - free damaged fruit is easy to come by, and great for juice
Good Food Nation - reversing the obesity epidemic with local foodsheds
Taking urban farming to the next level - pigs, goats, turkeys raised in an urban setting
Study shows progress in rebuilding global fisheries - fisheries management yields positive results
An organic farmer's perspective on the meat/climate change debate
Fruits and vegetables yielding fewer nutrients than in the past - another reason to grow your own
10 reasons to buy food locally - we can reshape the business of food
8 ways to join the local food movement - eat well while creating your own food security
Future Farming - planning now to avoid a national food crisis
Can organic farming feed the world?- recent research is encouraging
Family values and food sustainability - learning by looking to the past
Warming up to solar ovens - a summer substitute for the kitchen range
Healthy cookware - how to lessen potential risks       ...more articles


Eating Better, for Less
A diet rich in organic foods is healthy, and good for the environment, but the selection at supermarkets can be expensive and limited. Here are strategies for finding local sources of organic foods at the lowest prices.
Vegetarian Meals for Meatlovers
Vegetarian meals are healthier for people and the planet, but it can be hard for meat-lovers to try vegetarian fare. These recipes are chosen for those used to hearty, heavier meals.
Sustainable Seafood
Some seafood choices are easier on the environment, and help protect endangered species. You can help support sustainable fisheries by the choices you make when buying seafood
Pesticides and Produce
Pesticide and fungicide residues on some produce can be a health hazard, especially to children and pregnant women. Here is a list of which fruits and vegetables have high residue levels, and how you can make them safer to eat.
Shade Grown Coffee
Enjoy a richer cup of coffee grown in the traditional manner - shade grown. You'll also be protecting migratory bird populations and rainforest habitat, while encouraging organic farming.
Low-Meat Alternatives
Too much meat, especially beef, is hard on our health and on the environment. Methane is one of the biggest sources of greenhouse gas, and livestock production accounts for as much as half of all the water consumed in the U.S. Here are ways to cut back on meat.
One-Pot Cooking
Save time and energy in the kitchen, and give your utility bill a break. You can reduce kitchen energy usage while exploring new tastes in healthy cuisine.
Simplest Homemade Beer
Spare the environment the cost of manufacturing and recycling hundreds of cans and bottles. Treat yourself to your own homemade beer at a fraction of the cost of commercial brands.
Kitchen Energy Savers
The kitchen uses more energy than any room in the house. Here are simple ways to use your appliances more efficiently, which will lower your monthly energy bill and help the environment.