Category Archives: Food Policy

U.N. urges global move to meat and dairy-free diet

Posted on 07/31/2011 by J. Morris Hicks

After learning enough facts, you will no longer be able to call yourself an environmentalist if you continue to eat the typical Western diet. Almost five years ago (2006), the United Nations produced a 400-page report called Livestock’s Long Shadow … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, Food Policy, Sustainability, World Hunger | 1 Comment

Lack of clarity from the likes of Dr. Andrew Weil…

Posted on 07/10/2011 by J. Morris Hicks

Dealing with the “authoritative but contradictory” voices of the “system” I chose to run this post on a Sunday as it is a bit longer than average. So, while you’re relaxing with your newspaper, you may wish to leisurely digest … Continue reading →

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Biofuels, politics and feeding the world…

Posted on 06/26/2011 by J. Morris Hicks

On the surface, one might think that making fuel for internal combustion engines from corn seems like a good idea. We all know that our supply of fossil fuels are are finite — and not renewable; so the more fuel … Continue reading →

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