pesticides + food + environment

I’ve noticed that my entry on factory farming in China and pesticide use is very very popular. So in light of that, I bring you this link to the AMAZING Environmental Working Group, which I love for its Skin Deep directory on the things we put ON OUR BODIES. So here, without further adieu, a [...]

food + vegetarians + factory farming + environment

Lately there’s been a big hoo-haw about the horrific eating habits of North Americans, particularly children. The lovely Jamie Oliver is on a crusade to change the way food is served in schools so kids can eat better and get smarter since good nutrition leads to better education. But what about us, I’ve been wondering [...]

food + environment + pollution + pesticides

SCARIOS – farming practices in China are responsible for more pollution than factories! According to GREENPEACE, this has become one of China’s worst environmental crises. Greenpeace campaign director Sze Pangcheung. “China needs to step up the fight against the overuse of fertilisers and pesticides and promote ecological agriculture which has obvious advantages for human heath, [...]

eat local

A little bitty shout out to my grrlll Heather J. for alerting me to this nutricious and informative little vid. Admittedly I’m slightly skepty about the corporate source but I do believe in the message and the stats are SHOCKING. EAT LOCAL. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FARMERS – They’re your neighbours on this big planet of [...]