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Plastic bag manufacturers sue reusable bag maker.

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Posted on Jun 15 2011 by Daniel

You probably thought you were free to carry your groceries home any way you wanted, but you were wrong. You must use plastic. Case closed.


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  Tags: ocean, plastic bags Category: Food and Agriculture, Pollution, Solid Waste, Water

Up In Smoke

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Posted on Apr 26 2011 by Daniel

Despite its name, weed is apparently very hard to grow, and it’s costing us billions in energy.


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  Tags: drugs, garden, hydroponics, marijuana Category: Carbon, Energy, Food and Agriculture

Is Sugar Toxic?

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Posted on Apr 13 2011 by Daniel

TweetThe NYT has a not-to-be-missed article on the link between fructose and obesity, heart disease, and cancer. I think the link between sugar and disease will be one of the most embarrassing and tragic oversights of the 20th century, and I’m afraid we brought most of this on ourselves through mis-informed food and farm policies. [...]


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  Tags: fructose, health, hfcs, sugar Category: Food and Agriculture

Candy Bars Cost 100 Grand!

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Posted on Mar 28 2011 by Daniel

The impact of our national food policy is coming to a table near you…


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  Tags: corn, farm bill, public health Category: Food and Agriculture, Policy

Mystery Map – Factory Farms

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Posted on Mar 3 2011 by Daniel

Did you guess what data went in to the mystery map? Find out now!


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  Tags: factory farm, farming, livestock, pigs Category: EcoMetrics, Food and Agriculture, InfoVis

Visual Guide to Eggs

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Posted on Feb 22 2011 by Daniel

Do you know the difference between cage-free, free-range, and a range-rover? Check out this infographic.


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  Tags: cage free, chickens, eggs, factory farm, organic, visualization Category: Food and Agriculture, InfoVis

Cooking on you Engine Block

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Posted on Jan 27 2011 by Daniel

This has got to be the most creative energy saving tip I’ve seen in years. Gross, but creative.


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  Tags: cooking, engine, waste heat Category: Energy, Food and Agriculture, Transportation

SciLights: “Tastes Like Shrimp” edition

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Posted on Jan 10 2011 by Daniel

You’ll never guess what some scientists propose as an alternative, low-carbon meat source. You’re going to want a LOT of ketchup.


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  Tags: insects, livestock, SciLights Category: Carbon, Food and Agriculture

Why does organic food cost more?

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Posted on Nov 19 2010 by Daniel

TweetThis is an old article, but worth sharing: Why Organic Food Costs So Much The true cost of a food product is not simply the price for which it is sold. Non-organic food is often influenced by subsidies and other national or regional support schemes. According to the House Appropriations Committee, mandatory spending on farm [...]


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  Tags: farming, groceries, organic Category: Food and Agriculture

You’re drinking more sugar than you think.

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Posted on Nov 1 2010 by Daniel

What makes fountain sodas so delicious? The answer may kill you! (insert scary strings music)


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  Tags: hfcs, soda, sugar Category: Food and Agriculture, InfoVis
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