sustainable farming
‘Water Battery’ For Plants Could Bring Forests And Crops To Unlikely Places
Imagine a forest growing in the Sahara or trees dotting the landscape of Death Valley. Though it may seem like a stretch of the imagination, the Groasis Waterboxx has the potential of making these mirages a reality.
McDonald’s Board Votes “No” To Cage-Free Eggs
Not that this should come as a surprise to anyone, but the global obesity-creating juggernaut that is McDonald’s recently voted against a proposal to require 5% of its eggs come from ‘cage-free’ hens. According to McDonald’s, the “science isn’t in” on the benefits of cage-free eggs and that they feel 72 square inches per hen [...]
From Freeway To Farm In San Francisco
A new organic farm is coming to San Francisco; in the middle of the city and on top of a freeway.
Edible Schoolyard Coming To PS216 In New York
In a day and age when kids are already being bombarded at schools by unhealthy choices, it’s nice too see that at least one school is seeing the importance of exposing kids to the importance of healthy eating and environmental responsibility.
Saving Detroit By Turning It Back Into Farmland
John Hantz, a wealthy financial investor, believes the key to saving Detroit from utter collapse is taking the land around the city back to what it did best; growing crops.
More Herbicide Use Reported On Genetically Modified Crops
A new study has found that farmers are using MORE herbicide on genetically modified crops instead of less as they are intended to require.
Sweden Requiring CO2 Emission Labeling On Food
In an effort to reduce its annual carbon emissions, Sweden has mandated that all foods start carrying labels listing the carbon dioxide emissions associated with their production.
New Study Reports 51% Of Global CO2 Emissions Attributed To Livestock
A new study from The Worldwatch Institute finds that 51% of annual global CO2 emissions can be directly attributed to livestock; making it the single largest global CO2 emitter and, surprisingly, the fastest and most effective potential mitigator of climate change.
Chipotle To Install Solar Panels On 75 Stores
Some Chipotle burritos will now be solar powered as 75 stores in the Southwest get equipped with solar PV systems.
Australian Dust Storm Causes Boom In Aquatic Life – And Researchers’ Fertilization Plans
The Australian dust storm of September 23rd has created a boom of aquatic life in the Tasman Sea that has some researchers championing plans to artificially fertilize the ocean. But in their zeal, have they not done their due diligence or even referenced our recent history?
