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Adoption of Genetically Engineered Crops in the U.S.-ERS/USDA Data
It's getting harder to avoid GM foods. Certified organic, locally grown food....the only way to go.
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Fast Food News: Corn Refiners Association HFCS Propaganda
Wow....wow, wow, wow.
"Here are two of the ads from the Corn Refiners Association: (Did these people used to work for the Tobacco Industry?)"
I DO know what they say about it!!
Everyone should.
http://www.westonaprice.org/modernfood/highfructose.htm...
http://www.bioedonline.org/news/news.cfm?art=966 Wow....wow, wow, wow. ... more -
The South Central Diet
South L.A. is a "food desert," with few supermarkets and a lot of land in between them. This video chronicles the extraordinary efforts of Healthy Eating Active Communities (HEAC) student Lae Schmidt to obtain the quality and variety of fruits and vegetables she desires. South L.A. is a "food desert," with few supermarkets and a lot of land in between them. This video chronicles the extraordin... more
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'If Kids Ruled the World' Hits The Festival Circuit
Current.com favorite 'If Kids Ruled the World' finally hits the festival circuit. The short film stars a number of kids that decide to combat evil bag island (the garbage island floating out in the subtropical gyre) by reusing their shopping bags.
Make sure to catch it at the 4th Annual Los Angeles International Children's Film Festival on September 21st in Long Beach. See my link for all the details. Current.com favorite 'If Kids Ruled the World' finally hits the festival circuit. The short film stars a number of kids tha... more -
E. coli cases traced to Whole Foods beef
Massachusetts health authorities are warning consumers not to eat ground beef bought from Whole Foods Markets over the last two months after seven infections have been linked to meat bought there, some after a national recall.
The state Department of Public Health today confirmed the seventh E. coli case linked to ground beef. The people who fell ill -- five of whom were hospitalized -- had all eaten ground beef from Whole Foods last month. Preliminary results indicate that the ground beef products were part of a nationwide recall of meat produced by Nebraska Beef Ltd. because of possible E. coli contamination.
"A review of records from Whole Foods indicates that some of the stores received product from the recall list," the state said in a release. "At this time, it is not known why the food listed under the USDA recall was sold to the public after the recall date."
The statement from DPH also said the grocery chain has cooperated with state investigators.
The products involved include ground beef and ground beef patties from the stores' meat counters as well as packaged meat found in the stores' cooler. Any meat bought between June 2 and August 6 should be thrown out, state officials said. Consumers should also check their freezers for meat they may have bought last month and frozen for later use.
E. coli can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and in the most severe cases, kidney failure. The very young, the elderly and persons with weakened immune systems are the most susceptible to foodborne illness.
Ground beef cooked to an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit kills the bacteria. Massachusetts health authorities are warning consumers not to eat ground beef bought from Whole Foods Markets over the last two months... more -
You can stop Evil Bag Island!
Did you know that disposable plastic shopping bags float out in the Pacific Ocean, where the currents bring them together to form a floating land mass? This island, this Evil Bag Island, must be stopped! These kids try to do their part by reusing shopping bags when they visit their local Whole Foods Supermarket (the first chain to discontinue the use of disposable shopping bags). If only kids ruled the world, then we'd all reuse our shopping bags. This short film won 2nd place at the 2008 Greenlight Film Festival. Visit GreenScreenCinema.com to learn more about the filmmaker. Did you know that disposable plastic shopping bags float out in the Pacific Ocean, where the currents bring them together to form a fl... more
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New York City Vernacular
These website made up a bunch of words that would work for any city that is suffering from Gentrification and tourists taking advantage of the weak dollar. These website made up a bunch of words that would work for any city that is suffering from Gentrification and tourists taking advantag... more
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Food Price Rise Could Last Another 2 Years
You may have to get used to paying more for your groceries for another two years or more.
Experts say an increase in global food consumption combined with increasing use of crops such as corn and soybeans for alternative fuel production are partly to blame.
Agricultural economists who've studied food price fluctuations cite historical trends that show run-ups in farm commodity prices typically happen in five-year cycles.
Prices flare up in the first two to three years of the cycle and then start to moderate by the fourth or fifth year, said Chris Hurt, agricultural economist at Purdue University .
If 2007 was the first year of this latest cycle, Hurt said farm supply could start catching up to demand by 2010, helping to push down milk, bread, cereal and other grocery prices.
Until then, "Americans will be moving backward in their [food] lifestyle." By that he means that more families will trade down to cheaper food alternatives, or eat out less often, in order to adjust their budgets to both higher food and fuel costs.
Wal-Mart, the No. 1 discounter and supermarket chain, said Tuesday that spending patterns in its stores already support the trend. The retailer said shoppers are buying more white meat and less red meat, stocking up on larger package sizes and buying more boxed frozen meals as eating at home replaces going out.
"This is the first price boom we've seen since the 1970s," said Bill Knudson, professor of agricultural economics at Michigan State University, agreed. "There's an old industry saying that high prices cure high prices. My personal opinion is that food prices will remain high for another two or three more years."
The good news, however, is that "there's no grave concern" of a pending food shortage in the United States, Hurt said.
Why Is Food More Expensive Now?
Experts point to four main global trends for the rise in food prices.
First, growing incomes in developing countries such as China, India, Malaysia mean citizens in these countries are eating better and more frequently, thereby putting more demand on the global food supply. You may have to get used to paying more for your groceries for another two years or more. ... more -
FALLEN FRUIT - REAP THE HARVEST OF YOUR LAND
Fallen Fruit is an activist art project that promotes the concept of "Public Fruit" by mapping all of the public fruit in local neighborhood communities. Public fruit is defined as all fruit that is hanging on or over public spaces such as sidewalks, streets or parking lots. The group encourages everyone to harvest, plant and eat public fruit to advocate what can and should be a commonly shared resource. The goal of Fallen Fruit is tol get people thinking about the life and vitality of our neighborhoods and to consider how we can change the dynamics of our cities and common values. Fallen Fruit has also moved from mapping public fruit resources to planting fruit parks in under-utilized neighborhoods. Fallen Fruit is an activist art project that promotes the concept of "Public Fruit" by mapping all of the public fruit in lo... more
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Share Your Ride This Earth Day
Of the 241 MILLION motor vehicles are registered in the US. Transportation is the fastest-growing source of US greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the largest end-use source of C02, the most prevalent greenhouse gas. [Source: DOT – Federal Highway Administration, October 2006]
Based on current GHG emission reporting guidelines, the transportation sector directly accounted for 33 percent of total US GHG emissions in 2006, the most recent year of published documentation. This represents a 14% increase from 1990. [Source: EPA – 2008 Inventory of US Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990 – 2006, March 2008]
The average greenhouse gas emissions (CO2) resulting from energy released by one automobile per year is 12,100 POUNDS or 12.1 TONS from driving an average of 231 miles per week. [Source: EPA – Climate Change – Greenhouse Gas Emissions, February 2008]
Ridesharing just one day a week for one year would result in saving the planet 1.7 TONS of C02. Now imagine 10 people saving 17 TONS, 100 people saving 170 TONS, 1,000 people saving 1,700 TONS, 10,000 people saving 17,000 TONS, 100,000 people saving 171,000 TONS, 1 million people saving 1.7 MILLION TONS.
About GOHOV
GOHOV.com is a social networking tool that allows registered users the ability to create and share rides with friends and the GOHOV community. Whether you’re seeking a lift to a concert or sporting event, a ride back home for the holidays from college, a designated driver for the night, or a way to save money on gas, GOHOV.com will help you safely and easily find the right ride.
GOHOV.com provides today’s savvy internet user an easy way to connect through ridesharing. The site features viewable user profiles and a user ride-rating system, giving the GOHOV community the ability to review potential passengers or drivers and decide on whom it’s best to ride with. Of the 241 MILLION motor vehicles are registered in the US. Transportation is the fastest-growing source of US greenhouse gas (GHG) em... more -
Erin's Green Fashion Show Hits the Runway
Erin is a green teen that helped start a movement to make fashion and cosmetics safe and green. She takes us behind the scenes of "Turning Green", an teen eco fashion show that she organized in New York city for earth day. Erin is a green teen that helped start a movement to make fashion and cosmetics safe and green. She takes us behind the scenes of ... more
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Apple Attacks NYC Over GreeNYC Logo, Steve Jobzilla to Destroy Central Park Next
Apple has filed a formal opposition to NYC's GreeNYC campaign over its new logo, saying that the city's looped apple infringes its own trademark. While Steve's mob says the eco-logo will "seriously injure the reputation with which [Apple] has established for its goods and services." New York's response? "The city believes that Apple's claims have no merit and that no consumer is likely to be confused."
The NYC logo which, ironically enough, seems to be an apple drawn from an infinite loop, (ha!) has been appearing on bus shelters, hybrid taxis and shopping bags from Whole Foods. The Cupertino gang's claim for trademark infringement is, however, hard to prove with a logo, as its key issue is likelihood of confusion or dilution, according to an SF lawyer specializing in trademarks.
This dispute is the third time Apple has been involved in trademark infringement claims—remember its battle with the Beatles' Apple Corps, and Cisco Systems about who had the right to use the iPhone name? Apple has filed a formal opposition to NYC's GreeNYC campaign over its new logo, saying that the city's looped apple infring... more -
What's Your Organic Sign?
The Natural Marketing Institute divides organic shoppers into four different categories. Over the past three years, the number of "devoteds" has almost doubled while the number of "reluctants" has dropped by more than two-thirds. Which type are you?
Devoteds (18 percent): The most committed shoppers to organic and its ideals; the most likely to have changed their lifestyle to integrate organics.
Temperates (22 percent): Have modern organic attitudes and fit organic into their lifestyle; the more they use an organic product, the more it becomes a treat.
Dabblers (41 percent): Are noncommittal about organic, they can take it or leave it.
Reluctants (19 percent): Are the least trusting of organics and believe the conventional products are just as good and that organics are not worth the extra cost. The Natural Marketing Institute divides organic shoppers into four different categories. Over the past three years, the number of ... more -
Team Green - Claremont High Environmental Group
Whole Earth Generation's Mike Botticello introduces us to "Team Green", a teen environmental group at Claremont High School. Team green is helping to build sustainable structures made from organic and biodegradable materials. They also work with local elementary schools to create organic gardens in the community. Whole Earth Generation's Mike Botticello introduces us to "Team Green", a teen environmental group at Claremont High Sc... more
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Which Bin Is It?
Everyday, at your school alone, 100's of plastic bottles are thrown away instead of being put in a recycling bin. This is ruining our world. This video is meant to teach you how to recycle properly. Everyday, at your school alone, 100's of plastic bottles are thrown away instead of being put in a recycling bin. This is ruining... more
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9-year-old kid rapping about the environment
Lil Peppi is a kid living out his dreams of making positive music. He's not "Hardcore" or "Gangsta", just a regular kid doing what he loves to do. Thanks to Myspace he has a chance to spread his message of positivity all over the world. Lil Peppi is a kid living out his dreams of making positive music. He's not "Hardcore" or "Gangsta", just a r... more
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Gross School Cafeteria Food? Go Organic!
Whole Earth Generation host Mike Botticello meets with kids from Hawthorne Elementary, where the school cafeteria food is provided b y local organic farmers. The program is provided by 'Farm to Schools' a organization committed to making sure kids eat healthy, organically grown meals. Mike visits the local farms to see where all this great food comes from. Whole Earth Generation host Mike Botticello meets with kids from Hawthorne Elementary, where the school cafeteria food is provided b y... more
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Santa Monica Teens Saving the Environment - WEG #1 (Part 2)
In part 2, Whole Earth Generation host Mike Botticello visits Santa Monica High School to meet "Team Marine", A group of teens who have gone above and beyond to keep our beaches and oceans clean.
Remember, If you're under 18 and thinking green, submit your video response to inspire the world and make the planet a greener place. In part 2, Whole Earth Generation host Mike Botticello visits Santa Monica High School to meet "Team Marine", A group of tee... more -
Whole Foods Market: Whole Earth Generation - Part 1
In part 1, our host Mike Botticello is in Whole foods Market Santa Monica telling you how you can be a part of this cool environmental podcast for teens and tweens. The Whole Earth Generation contest is underway!
If you're under 18 and thinking green, submit your video response to inspire the world and make the planet a greener place. In part 1, our host Mike Botticello is in Whole foods Market Santa Monica telling you how you can be a part of this cool environmental... more -
Whole Earth Generation - Video Contest
Now's your chance to inspire the world and make the planet a greener place.
Are you under 18 and thinking green? Show us what you're doing to be a part of the Whole Earth Generation. Are you recycling at your school? Planting trees? Forcing your parents to go green? Get in front of the camera and tell us about it.
Sing a song, rap, shoot a documentary, whatever - just send us a short video response showing how you're making a difference. If we pick yours it'll be featured leading up to Earth Day. You might even get to co-host one of our Whole Earth Generation Podcasts sponsored by Whole Foods.
Whole Earth Generation Details:
* Keep your video under two minutes.
* Be original and express your green self - we just want to see you being you.
* Keep it clean. No violence, profanity or direct attacks on individuals.
* Your video must be original and cannot infringe on any third party rights.
* Your video cannot have been previously published, broadcast, or otherwise publicly distributed.
* Winners will become "Green Ambassadors" and be featured as hosts in upcoming Whole Earth Generation podcasts.
* Make sure you follow YouTube's Terms Of Service: http://www.youtube.com/t/terms.
How to submit your video:
* Go to: http://youtube.com/WholeFoodsMarket
If you don't have a YouTube account already, it's easy and only takes a minute or so.
* Go to the YouTube page where our host is introducing the contest.
* Under "Comments and Responses" click on "Post a video response".
* If you haven't uploaded the video you'd like to submit for the contest to YouTube yet, do so by going to "Upload a Video".
* If you have uploaded the video already, select it by going to "Choose a Video". Now's your chance to inspire the world and make the planet a greener place. ... more
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