Tag archives for deforestation
The Environmental Impact of “Superfoods”
“Superfoods” is a term coined by the United Fruit Company to market bananas in the early 1900s and does not have a scientific definition (UC Davis). In the twenty-first...
Food Waste and the Food Recovery Network
Food waste is a growing global issue with large environmental, economic, and social consequences. It occurs when good quality food is lost, uneaten, or thrown away at any point...
Moo-ve Over Cows: the Environmental Footprint of Milk Alternatives
Over the years, I have sampled a plethora of dairy milk and milk alternatives. Suffice to say, the path to choosing the perfect milk can become a rabbit hole....
Easter Island: A Cautionary Tale
Jared Diamond, author of Twilight at Easter, specializes in ecology and geology. He recounts his own experiences at Easter Island and offers geological, ecological, and historical evidence to share...
Fires are Raging in the Amazon, Here’s What You Need to Know
The Amazon Rainforest, one of the most vital and significant natural areas on the planet, is on fire...