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Going Green in 2012: 12 Steps for the Developing World
Crossposted from the Worldwatch Institute's Nourishing the Planet.
Many of us are thinking about the changes we want to make this year. For some, these changes will be financial; for others, physical or spiritual. But for all of us, there are important resolutions we can make to “green” our lives. Although this is often a subject focused on by industrialized nations, people in…
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Going Green: 12 Simple Steps for 2012
Crossposted from the Worldwatch Institute's Nourishing the Planet.
As we head into 2012, many of us will be resolving to lose those few extra pounds, save more money, or spend a few more hours with our families and friends. But there are also some resolutions we can make to make our lives a little greener. Each of us, especially in the United States, can make a commitment to reducing our environmental…
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World Grain Production Down in 2010, But Recovering
Crossposted from the Worldwatch Institute's Nourishing the Planet.
World grain production fell in 2010, exacerbating a global food situation already plagued by rising prices, according to new research published by the Worldwatch Institute for its Vital Signs Online publication. Despite record rice…
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Global Expansion of High-speed Railroads Gains Steam
Added by Danielle Nierenberg on November 8, 2011 at 18:09 — No Comments
Celebrating Nutrition on America’s “Food Day”
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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All for one aim: Multi-pronged approach to fight hunger
The volatility of food prices, in particular price upswings, represents… Continue
Added by Danielle Nierenberg on October 13, 2011 at 15:36 — No Comments
Global Meat Production and Consumption Continue to Rise
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
Added by Danielle Nierenberg on October 11, 2011 at 16:16 — No Comments
World Food Prize Recognizes Leadership in Agriculture, but More Policy Support Is Needed to Feed the World’s Hungry
Crossposted from the Worldwatch Institute's Nourishing the PlanetPolicymakers around the world need to… Continue
Added by Danielle Nierenberg on October 6, 2011 at 20:36 — No Comments
Back to School and Back to Good Food
Crossposted from the Worldwatch Institute's Nourishing the Planet.
As summer comes to an end, school is just around the corner for children across the United States. For children enrolled in state schools, this typically means the return of unhealthy lunches that are best described as “fast food”: hamburgers, chicken nuggets, fried snacks, and sugary soft drinks. Yet school lunch programs can…
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Worldwatch report focuses on China’s green future
Crossposted from the Worldwatch Institute's Nourishing the Planet.
China’s environmental problems remain a cause for global concern as climate change continues to reduce agricultural production and create instability in world food prices, according to…
Added by Danielle Nierenberg on August 19, 2011 at 15:30 — No Comments
Cultivating Knowledge and Crops: Women Are Key to Sustainable Agricultural Development
Crossposted from the Worldwatch Institute’s Nourishing the Planet.
Women account for 75 percent of the agricultural producers in sub-Saharan Africa, but the majority of women farmers are living on only $1.25 per day, according to researchers from the Worldwatch Institute.
Despite the challenging circumstances that women in developing countries face, important innovations in…
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“Land Grabs” in Agriculture: Fairer Deals Needed to Ensure Opportunity for Locals
The trend of international land grabbing—when governments and private firms invest in or purchase large tracts of land in other countries for the purpose of agricultural production and export—can have serious environmental and…
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The Giving Trees: Five Trees You’ve Never Heard of that Are Helping to End Hunger
We know that trees can help mitigate climate change by sequestering carbon dioxide from the earth’s atmosphere. But what is less widely understood is how many of these trees can also help to bring an end to hunger and poverty.
Today, Nourishing the Planet takes a look at five varieties of tree… Continue
Added by Danielle Nierenberg on July 20, 2011 at 17:02 — No Comments
Targeting Gaps in the Food Supply Chain: Going Beyond Agricultural Production to Achieve Food Security
Crossposted from the Worldwatch Institute's Nourishing the Planet.
Agricultural production is only the first step in moving the world’s food from farm to fork, according to Nourishing the Planet, a project of the Worldwatch Institute. The other links in the food chain—harvesting, packaging, storing, transporting, marketing, and selling—ensure that food actually reaches consumers.…
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World Population Day: Agriculture Offers Huge Opportunities for a Planet of 7 Billion
Crossposted from the Worldwatch Institute's Nourishing the Planet.
As the global population increases, so does the number of mouths to feed. The good news is that in addition to providing food, innovations in sustainable agriculture can provide a solution to many of the challenges that a growing population presents. Agriculture is emerging as a solution to mitigating climate change, reducing…
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Reducing Food Waste: Making the Most of Our Abundance
Crossposted from the Worldwatch Institute's Nourishing the Planet.
According to staggering new statistics from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), roughly…
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Farming the cities, feeding an urban future
As people move from rural to urban settings in search of economic opportunities, urban agriculture is becoming an important provider of both food and employment, according to researchers with the Worldwatch Institute. “Urban agriculture is providing food, jobs, and hope in Nairobi, Kampala, Dakar, and…
ContinueAdded by Danielle Nierenberg on June 16, 2011 at 17:30 — 1 Comment
Fishing for Sustainable Practices to Conserve Fisheries
Global fish production has reached an all-time high, according to Nourishing the Planet’s latest research for the Worldwatch Institute’s Vital Signs Online publication. Aquaculture, or fish farming—once a minor contributor to total…
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Getting “More Crop Per Drop” to Strengthen Global Food Security
Increasing demand for water continues to put a strain on available water sources, threatening the livelihood of millions of small-scale farmers who depend on water for their crops. At a time when one in eight people lack access to safe water, Nourishing the… Continue
Added by Danielle Nierenberg on April 28, 2011 at 16:50 — No Comments
Agriculture: The Unlikely Earth Day Hero
Crossposted from the Worldwatch Institute's Nourishing the Planet.
For over 40 years, Earth Day has served as a call to action, mobilizing individuals and organizations around the world to address these challenges. This year Nourishing the Planet highlights agriculture—often blamed as a driver of environmental problems—as an emerging…
Added by Danielle Nierenberg on April 19, 2011 at 19:23 — No Comments
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- Going Green in 2012: 12 Steps for the Developing World
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- World Grain Production Down in 2010, But Recovering
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- All for one aim: Multi-pronged approach to fight hunger
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