In the News: Acreage for GM Crops Declined in 2015; Keurig’s New K-Cup Coffee is Recyclable, but Hardly Green; Eating Fast Food Exposes Consumers to Toxic Chemical

Posted on April 18, 2016

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Acreage for GM Crops Declined in 2015 For the first time since their introduction, farmers planted less acreage of genetically modified (GM) crops in 2015. The drop was small, from 448.5 million acres in 2014 to 440 million in 2016. … Read More

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Recipe: Pecan, Coconut and Corn Encrusted Tofu with Coconut Curry

Posted on July 16, 2015

Hey Everyone, Here is a nice summery curry. You can use whatever vegetables you have available (hopefully from your garden)! You can adjust the spices to your liking. The tofu comes out nice and crispy for a great crunch in … Read More

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Recipe: Tempeh Tamales

Posted on July 14, 2015

Hey Everyone, These vegan tamales are so delicious, you will not miss the meat. They take a little bit more effort than some of my other recipes but they are so worth it. You can play with the spiciness depending … Read More

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In The News: A Flu Epidemic That Threatens Birds, 10 Disgusting Fast Food Secrets, Every Genetically Modified Food People Already Eat in the U.S., Urban Farms Now Produce 1/5 of the World’s Food, Coal Ash: What is the True Cost of Burning Coal?

Posted on May 12, 2015

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A Flu Epidemic That Threatens Birds, Not Humans There is a flu going around this spring, and it isn’t what you think. More than 20 million turkeys and chickens have died or been culled; Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin have declared … Read More

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