As continues to be the case, the Guardian UK continues to produce the best daily coverage of climate change and global warming stories. This is one. Politicians say nothing, but US farmers are increasingly terrified by it – climate change Research forecasts Iowa corn yields could drop in half within the next half-century thanks to … Continue reading Time to listen to Iowa farmers — they know what climate change is doing Now
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Honey Crisp apple is a modern wonder but producers/growers earn the premium customers pay
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-11-08/the-curse-of-the-honeycrisp-apple? The Curse of the Honeycrisp Apple Everyone’s favorite apple is leaving Northeastern orchards out on a limb. By Deena Shanker and Lydia Mulvany November 8, 2018, 5:00 AM EST Bite into a Honeycrisp apple and you understand why consumers are willing to pay so much for a piece of fruit: the crunch. That’s no … Continue reading Honey Crisp apple is a modern wonder but producers/growers earn the premium customers pay
Increase the volume you compost by adding these (possibly surprising) items
BTW, if you don't have an animal problem (they love the smell as the eggs rot), you can also compost over-age eggs. I turned the list (without the commentary) into a 2-column PDF that I'm printing out for the frig until these become second nature. https://www.treehugger.com/lawn-garden/25-things-you-should-start-adding-your-compost-pile.html 25 things you should start adding to your compost … Continue reading Increase the volume you compost by adding these (possibly surprising) items
Farmers know climate change is real even if politicians have heads in sand
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/oct/19/politicians-say-nothing-but-us-farmers-are-increasingly-terrified-by-it-climate-change Politicians say nothing, but US farmers are increasingly terrified by it – climate change Climate change Research forecasts Iowa corn yields could drop in half within the next half-century thanks to extreme weather – yet it’s not part of the political conversation Art Cullen Fri 19 Oct 2018 08.00 EDTLast modified on Wed 24 Oct 2018 11.46 EDT … Continue reading Farmers know climate change is real even if politicians have heads in sand
The thirst for water and the greed to privatize are tussling in the western US
Food & Water Watch Nov. 01, 2018 11:00AM EST Cheryl Walsh Bellville An Aquifer From the Ice Age Becomes a Battleground in New Mexico By Eleanor Bravo Imagine: a deep, pristine aquifer persists without incident for more than 11,700 years in the Valley of San Augustin. It is revered and left unmarred by the community … Continue reading The thirst for water and the greed to privatize are tussling in the western US
Netflix food show series worth watching
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/voraciously/wp/2018/10/15/netflixs-new-salt-fat-acid-heat-is-unlike-any-other-food-show-on-tv/? Review Netflix’s new ‘Salt Fat Acid Heat’ is unlike any other food show on TV By Maura Judkis October 15 Samin Nosrat, host of “Salt Fat Acid Heat,” hosts a dinner party in her Berkeley, Calif., home in the show’s “Heat” episode. (Adam Rose/Netflix) There’s a perfect word that sums up everything about Netflix’s new … Continue reading Netflix food show series worth watching
West Side Rag stories often hit the spot
New places to eat and a Target opening close enough not to need a cab home. Yes!! Two Local Spots Win Michelin ‘Cheap Eats’ Awards Posted on October 30, 2018 at 9:31 pm by West Sider Miss Mamie’s Spoonbread Too on 110th makes it all from scratch. Michelin’s “Bib Gourmand” list of the best affordable restaurants … Continue reading West Side Rag stories often hit the spot
We’re eating plastic — doesn’t that gross you out a bit?
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/oct/22/microplastics-found-in-human-stools-for-the-first-time? Microplastics found in human stools for the first time Study suggests the tiny particles may be widespread in the human food chain Fiona Harvey and Jonathan Watts Mon 22 Oct 2018 18.00 EDT Scientist looking through microscope in laboratory. Photograph: Alamy Stock Photo Microplastics have been found in human stools for the first time, according to a study … Continue reading We’re eating plastic — doesn’t that gross you out a bit?
Foodborne illnesses increasingly common — learn where you should be cautious
https://www.nutritionaction.com/daily/food-safety/the-most-common-causes-of-foodborne-illness-outbreaks/ POSTED ONOCTOBER 10, 2018 BY LINDSAY MOYER The most common causes of foodborne illness outbreaks And how to lower your risk Contaminated foods and beverages sicken an estimated 48 million Americans each year. The five bugs most likely to cause an outbreak: Norovirus, Salmonella, Clostridium perfringens, E. coli, and Campylobacter. Together, they accounted for roughly 9 out of 10 illnesses … Continue reading Foodborne illnesses increasingly common — learn where you should be cautious
Living a longer life is fairly simple, but difficult
Pretty simple list to live a longer life. But few of us follow thru on all five. https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/want-to-live-a-longer-life-research-says-you-should-do-these-five-things/2018/08/20/f0838e50-9fd2-11e8-83d2-70203b8d7b44_story.html? Want to live a longer life? Research says you should do these five things. By Jae Berman August 21 There seems to always be a mad dash toward the next new thing when it comes to nutrition and … Continue reading Living a longer life is fairly simple, but difficult
Regional differences in the description of carbonated beverages — fun
https://www.businessinsider.com/soda-pop-coke-map-2018-10 'Soda,' 'pop,' or 'coke': More than 400,000 Americans weighed in, and a map of their answers is exactly what you'd expect Mark Abadi 18h Pop Vs. Soda Americans have different words for soft drink depending on which region of the United States they're from. The three most popular terms are soda, pop, and coke, … Continue reading Regional differences in the description of carbonated beverages — fun
Anglers’ catch-and-release method stops fish from eating properly — it is NOT humane
https://www.independent.co.uk/environment/fishing-anglers-fish-hurt-injuries-catch-and-release-feeding-a8575816.html Anglers’ catch-and-release method stops fish feeding properly, study finds Findings will be alarming for those who consider their hobby not only harmless to fish, but also a way to conserve at-risk species Josh GabbatissScience Correspondent @josh_gabbatiss 2 days ago The Independent Mouth injuries caused by hooks can hinder the ability of fish to eat properly, according to … Continue reading Anglers’ catch-and-release method stops fish from eating properly — it is NOT humane
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