Balancing Food Issues and Environmental Effects

Balancing Food Issues and Environmental EffectsBalancing Food Issues and Environmental EffectsAuthor: Kevin LongGlobal issues like climate change and rise in carbon footprint has resulted in the tremendous popularity of concepts like sustainable food and organic farming. The term ‘sustainability’ is the current buzz in the food industry with more than 50% Americans having heard of it. Since factory farming involves the use of harmful chemicals and pesticides, consumers have started demanding access to safe and healthy food that has been grown sustainably. If experts are to be believed, sustainable farming of crops and vegetables can ensure economic prosperity for a long term. If you support ethical consumption and choose sustainable food items you will be extending your support towards reducing environmental impacts of conventional farming practices. Sustainable food is more than just nutrition and health; it is also related to the enhancement of rural communities, provision of fair wages to farmers and humane farming methods. If you want to adopt the sustainable approach for food, try purchasing seasonal and locally available ingredients. We may have got used to eating what we want regardless of whether the vegetable or fruit is in season or not but the choices we make is adding up to the rising carbon footprint.

Balancing Food Issues and Environmental EffectsIf the out of season produce is transported to far away destinations by air, greenhouse gas emission takes place.

Pages: [1] 2


Add comment:
Name:
Sait link: http://
Your message:
Enter today\\\\'s date, 2 digits
(spam protection):
 



Popular

All About Bakugan

Hearing Aid Comparisons and InformtaionAnybody that has been hard of hearing should go and see a specialist in the matter. There have been many advancements in the hearing aid field and there are many out there that can help you in your situation. Hearing aids are apparatuses that are external it fits right behind the ear or there are hearing aids that fit right inside the ear as well. Hearing aids make sounds louder for anybody that is hearing impaired. There... Generations of TransformersTransformers are toys produced by US-based toy maker Hasbro. Transformers change from robots into objects such as cars, planes, guns, buildings, or even radios.



News

Princess Diana Death Official Report Lied That Driver Was Drunk

Princess Diana Death Official Report Lied That Driver Was DrunkAuthor: vaibhav sharmaThe gospel according to the official report has it that "boozehound Henri Paul" snuggled up behind the wheel of the Mercedes S280 on the night of August 31, 1997 and proceeded to drive in what can best be described as a reckless and dangerous manner (attaining speeds of 196 km/h!) before colliding with the 13th pillar of the Point d'Alma tunnel ending the lives of Princess Diana, Dodi Fayed as well as himself!Well that's the official line…but guess what?Tell A Lie Long And Loud Enough And Soon It Becomes The Truth!Unfortunately for the individuals who masterminded the death of Princess Diana, Mohammed Al Fayed happened to be the owner of the Paris Ritz Hotel.



New!

Dryout Before You Mold Out

Dryout Before You Mold OutAuthor: Mark Decherd Mold needs two things to thrive inside your home: water and food. While you may be thinking about foods in your refrigerator, we’re actually talking about mold food such as drywall and plaster. That’s right: mold eats the materials on which it resides. Not only is mold unsightly and unhealthy, it slowly eats through building materials. In any case, you don’t want it in your home or building, so make sure to dryout before you mold out. Because mold needs a moist environment before it sets up a colony and begins devouring your home, it makes sense to get the water out! Whether your home has suffered from a major flood event or you have a steady drip, drip, drip in the basement, drying out is your first defense.