On AlterNet: sustainable

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "sustainable"

The Poor Get Diabetes, the Rich Get Local and Organic

Mark Winne, Beacon Press. January 9, 2008.
From the War on Poverty to new farmers' markets, a food expert tackles America's dangerous dietary split.

We Are What We Eat

Jamey Lionette, South End Press. December 10, 2007.
Mass production of food is ruining our health, environment, and taste buds. How did this happen?

Is the U.S. Cotton Industry in Danger of Collapse?

Jason Mark, Grist.org. November 29, 2006.
Facing growing competition from cotton growers overseas, the American cotton industry is shrinking but still using inefficient and ecologically unsustainable techniques for harvest and distribution.

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