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- No end in sight for the biofuel wars Mon, 16 Dec 19, 9:00amBiofuels are unsustainable in every way, but still demand – and get – preferential treatment Guest post by Paul Driessen, The Big Oil-Big Biofuel wars rage on...
- USDA releases controversial GMO food label prototypes Tue, 22 May 18, 5:00amThe United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently unveiled label prototypes for food with genetically modified ingredients. The fight for labels was controversial, but in 2016, Congress passed a bill in favor of...
- Finally, some commonsense western fire policies Mon, 18 Sep 17, 1:00amNew DOI and DOA policy to cut overgrown, diseased, dead and burned trees is long overdue Paul Driessen President Trump promised to bring fresh ideas and policies to Washington...
- Why is the government shutting down community seed banks? Tue, 28 Apr 15, 12:00amAll across the United States, from Boston, Massachusetts to Oakland, California, seed libraries and seed swaps help local gardeners and benefit communities in numerous ways...
- USDA may finally recommend eating less beef to save the environment Fri, 9 Jan 15, 12:00amThe U.S. Department of Agriculture could finally add environmental concerns to their list of dietary recommendations. According to the Associated Press, the advisory panel in charge of dietary guidelines admits that a sustainable...
- Panda Poop Could be the Key to Cheap and Efficient Biofuel Production Tue, 30 Aug 11, 4:00amGiant Pandas are well-loved for their distinctive appearance and sedentary nature. Now they will receive even greater adoration and attention for their bowel-based contribution to the development of a clean energy...
- Surprise! Yet Another Report Shows that Eating Meat Contributes to Global Warming Wed, 20 Jul 11, 12:01amIn news that will come as no surprise to the green-minded, a new report from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) shows that eating meat significantly contributes to global warming...
- Is Climate Change Making Our Food More Dangerous? Tue, 1 Mar 11, 9:06amIt seems as if freak weather, melting ice caps and rising water levels are not the only things we should be concerned about when it comes to climate change...
- Obama Administration to Aid Biomass Producers Fri, 22 Oct 10, 7:30amThe Obama Administration has always supported renewable energy and has implemented several policies to tackle climate change. Today, Agricultural Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a new series of measures that will aim to boost...