Terra Madre 2008: A Voice from the Youth Delegation
(www.chelseagreen.com)
Described by some as the “United Nations of food,” the third biennial Terra Madre gathering, held by the international Slow Food convivium, brought together thousands of small farmers, fishers,... More
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The First 100 Days: Recession-Proofing with a Green New Deal
(www.chelseagreen.com)
Jonathan L. Gelbard, Ph.D., reports on triplepundit.com that, though we’re facing an unprecedented perfect storm of crises—the economy, climate change, and peak oil—it’s not yet time to... More
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Madeleine Pickens ponies up wild-horse adoption plan
(coloradoindependent.com)
Just call it the “Pickens Pony Plan.” Jumping into an environmental issue with the same headline-grabbing gusto of her billionaire oil-man husband, Madeleine Pickens Monday rode in like the... More
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Finding the Best, Local Food Near You Just Got Easier
(www.alternet.org)
Food is making big headlines, and it's about time. In a year marked by rising food prices and riots throughout the world, we've seen what happens when the reality of our energy, climate and water... More
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When Technology Fails: Make Your Own Shoes
(www.chelseagreen.com)
This morning on NPR I heard a story about a gentleman whose business is doing better than ever—not in spite of, but rather because of the rapidly souring economy: a cobbler.
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As Checks Near, Alaska Fisherfolk Resigned to Disappointment
(www.chelseagreen.com)
After a nearly 20-year wait, thousands of commercial fishermen and other plaintiffs are on the brink of collecting punitive damages for the Exxon Valdez oil spill of 1989. The checks won’t be... More
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Obama and Community Supported Agriculture
(www.chelseagreen.com)
It’s nice to have an administration that understands the importance of the family farm. Barack Obama’s plan for rural America will, wisely, place small family and organic farms above big... More
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The Family Farm of the 21st Century
(us.oneworld.net)
A few years ago, Joanna and Alex Livieratos traded in their city lifestyle for a greener alternative. Here, Joanna discusses the new eco-friendly online retail business they run from their family farm... More
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Finding Nemo Soon Impossible
(us.oneworld.net)
Today 75 percent of the world's oceanic fisheries are being fished at or beyond their sustainable capacity, causing the collapse of some fisheries and threatening many others, writes environmental... More
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Paving the Road to Hell
(www.inthesetimes.com)
Find the common thread and win a free Prozac prescription: Treating cattle for lameness and fever drives vultures to the brink of extinction; planting biofuel crops fuels...
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