"GMOs" have become a stand-in for some very real concerns, but fear, anger, and distrust over "GMOs" distract us from these deeper questions.
Tag: sustainability
Introduction to GMOs
Surveys show most consumers don't know much about GMOs. In this post, we review key terms and common myths about GMOs.
Have You Had the Cheap Plastic Crap Talk With Your Kids?
Cheap plastics usually end up in landfills. This post offers simple suggestions on how we can decrease our use of cheap plastic crap and save us some money, too.
A SciMom Visits (and Eats) Arctic apples
What are Arctic apples and why are the SciMoms excited about them? These apples could reduce food waste and provide other benefits.
What Should We Eat?
There are no simple answers to the question of what we should eat. We all have to find what works for us in a complex, interwoven food system.
What Should I Eat: Big Environmental Questions and Cutting Edge Cuisine
When you think about an exquisitely prepared multi-course meal served at the famed James Beard House in New York city, feedlot beef and supermarket tomatoes probably aren’t the first ingredients that come to mind. But that’s exactly what was on the menu at a recent dinner hosted by the Breakthrough Institute, an environmental organization based … Continue reading What Should I Eat: Big Environmental Questions and Cutting Edge Cuisine