|
Written by Josh O'Conner
|
|
Sunday, August 23 2009 18:34 |
|
In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto

Often when we look at our lives and ways we can become more sustainable, the information is difficult to understand, confusing, or contradictory. Michael Pollan has been at the leading edge of trying to help sort the difficult choices that must be made in making our food systems more sustainable. In the book The Omnivore's Dilemma, Pollan explored our current food systems and how those choices impact the environment. In his latest examination of food choices, the book In Defense of Food takes a step back to critically examine what we should eat for our own health. (More after the jump)
|
|
Last Updated on Sunday, August 23 2009 18:52 |
|
Read more...
|
|
|
Written by Josh O'Conner
|
|
Saturday, August 01 2009 16:30 |
|
One of the more entertaining items that I have taken time to research has been the concept of urban chickens. I originally began looking into this topic during an Environmental Policy class that asked us to focus on policy initiatives that could be implemented that would result in an increase in local environmental sustainability. Having always been interested in food choices as they relate to impacts on the environment, I start looking into the idea of allowing small flocks of chickens in urban areas.
|
|
Last Updated on Saturday, August 01 2009 17:14 |
|
Read more...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|