Consumption of palm oil is on the rise, but industry expansion poses threats of environmental damage and unethical labor practices.
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12 Musicians Promoting Food Movement Initiatives
These 12 artists have participated in the movement to change the food system, either by teaming up with organizations or influencing their fans to take action.
Food Tank Book of the Week: Sowing Seeds in the Desert by Masanobu Fukuoka
In Sowing Seeds in the Desert, Masanobu Fukuoka tackles much more than superficial solutions to global desertification.
FAO Promotes New Agroforestry Rules
The U. N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) says new rules and policies will need to be implemented around the world in order to fully realize agroforestr
Digging up the dirt on our food system: Wenonah Hauter discusses new book at book signing
Join Food & Water Watch’s Executive Director Wenonah Hauter as she challenges the American public to take a deeper look at the failing food system.
Pro-Natura’s Biochar “Super Vegetable Gardens”
Pro-Natura is launching a multi-faceted program to incorporate biochar into tropical agricultural farming methods.
15 Websites Saving the Environment by Changing the Food System
Each of these 15 websites explores the complex relationship between food and the environment.
Enlisting the Climate Ally Underfoot
Diana Donlon’s guest piece explains the need for carbon sequestration in an increasingly polluted environment.
Finding Ways to Prevent Food Waste and Loss on World Environment Day
World Environment Day on June 5th is focusing international attention on food waste.
FAO Food Wastage Footprint Project Highlights Best Practices
The FAO launches the Food Wastage Project to document best practices in food waste reduction and quantify the global impacts of food waste on the environment.
Seven European Initiatives Empowering Women
These seven initiatives across Europe are working to protect gender equality and empower women.
Food Hero Series: Ruth Oniang’o, Kenya’s Voice for Nutrition
Kenya’s Ruth Oniang’o, a renowned leader in food and nutrition issues, has been working to improve nutrition for women in Africa for decades.
40 Organizations That Are Shaking Up the Food System
These 40 organizations are doing invaluable work to change the way we eat, grow, cook, buy, and sell food.
Algal Blooms Continue to Threaten Lake Erie Ecosystem
The extreme algal blooms in Lake Erie have been growing increasingly since 2011. This is due to both climate change and farming practices.
BCFN YES! 2012 Finalist Profile: Wahyu Wijaya
BCFN YES! finalist, Wahyu Wijaya’s seeks a process to turn microalgae into a food ingredient high in nutrition and low on environmental impact.
Salmon Populations and Their Habitat Threatened by Proposed Mining Operation
Plans to build a large-scale mining operation puts Alaskan salmon, fishermen, and an entire ecosystem at risk.
10 Movies About the Food Movement Worth Watching
Here are 10 food documentaries worth watching to learn more about issues in the food system.
Goldman Environmental Prize Recipient: Rossano Ercolini
Goldman Prize winner, Rossano Ercolini fought to keep a waste incinerator from being built in his village and advocated for sustainable waste management.
Growth Opportunities for Food and Young People on Global Youth Service Day
April 26-28 is Global Youth Service Day, the perfect follow-up to a weekend of Earth Day action.
Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition Releases Proposals and Solutions for Protecting the Planet
The Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition is releasing a set of proposals and solutions for protecting the environment through changing the food system.
