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Sneak Preview: State of the World 2011

Cross posted from Worldwatch Institute’s Nourishing the Planet.

In just a few short weeks State of the World 2011: Innovations that Nourish the Planet will be launched! We're excited to share with you a sneak preview of Chapter 1…

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Added by Danielle Nierenberg on December 6, 2010 at 17:43 — No Comments

Getting the most from crops, in the field and at the market

Cross posted from Worldwatch Institute’s Nourishing the Planet.

In Cameroon, one of the foods that grows best is cassava. But farmers struggle with low yields because of pests and diseases that damage…

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Added by Danielle Nierenberg on October 13, 2010 at 19:15 — No Comments

Giving Farmers a Reason to Stay

Cross posted from Worldwatch Institute’s Nourishing the Planet.

While the coast of The Gambia is a popular—and economically thriving— tourist destination for European

vacationers, the inland portion…

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Added by Danielle Nierenberg on October 6, 2010 at 19:08 — No Comments

Innovation of the Week: For Pest Control, Following Nature’s Lead

Cross posted from Worldwatch Institute’s Nourishing the Planet.

By Molly Theobald…

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Added by Danielle Nierenberg on July 28, 2010 at 18:08 — No Comments

Theatres to show "The Cove" buckle under pressure

The Academy award winning documentary film, "The Cove" was set to be shown in theatres here in Japan starting this month. However due to mounting pressure and threats from right wing groups, theatres are buckling under the pressure and canceling their plans to screen the movie. While there are small lecture/screenings happening around the country, there have not been any, and may not be any mainstream events, except for the Tokyo International Film Festival last year. The Japanese protesters… Continue

Added by Mimi AuYeung on June 6, 2010 at 0:15 — 1 Comment