All Blog Posts Tagged 'disease' (4)

Crossposted from the Worldwatch Institute’s Nourishing the Planet project

Hamburgers, pizzas, french fries, and sugary drinks-in today's fast-paced world, these foods have become staples for many Americans. But this unhealthy diet has led to an increase in chronic health problems such as obesity, diabetes, heart attacks, strokes, and high blood pressure. According to the U.S. Centers…

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Crossposted from the Worldwatch Institute's Nourishing the Planet.



Global meat production and consumption have increased rapidly in recent decades, with harmful effects on the environment and public health as… Continue

Cross posted from Worldwatch Institute’s Nourishing the Planet.



By Molly Theobald…

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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