Brazil’s Growth Offers Wealth and Worry in The Northeast

Mar 13, 2012 No Comments by

WIth Brazil’s global clout comes increased focus on its role as the world’s breadbasket and whether the increasing strain on its land is too high a price to pay.

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Is the USDA Local Farm Program a Ruse for Big Agriculture?

Mar 07, 2012 No Comments by

Could Americans’ tax dollars be paying for greenwashing by the United States Department of Agriculture? Those who are suspicious about the KYF2 program have every right to be suspicious.

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Sahara Forest Project Launches Pilot Plant in Doha

Mar 06, 2012 3 Comments by

Qatar’s Sahara Forest Project is another example of Qatar thinking for the long term, and will include developments in solar power and sustainable farming.

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From Detroit to Doha, Citizens Are Building a Greener Economy

Jan 29, 2012 2 Comments by

This article, submitted for the United Nations World Environment Day blogging competition, covers how two very different cities with yet intertwined fates, Detroit and Doha, boast citizens building a new green economy.

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Organic Food Production a Mixed Blessing in Latin America

Jan 01, 2012 1 Comment by

From Baja California to southern Chile, massive farming projects have enriched the lives of few while allowing millions of westerners to feel better about themselves by eating healthy “organic” food.

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Cassava Beer Rolls Out in Mozambique

Dec 21, 2011 1 Comment by

Last month in Mozambique, a local SABMiller subsidiary, Cervejas de Moçambique, launched the first ever commercial scale beer based on cassava.

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Sustainability in Qatar Rests on Food Security

Dec 20, 2011 2 Comments by

While Qatar is making remarkable strides in its quest to become a global sustainability laboratory, the country must improve the security of its food supply.

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RFID Technology Offers Sustainability Opportunities in Korea and Beyond

Nov 29, 2011 7 Comments by

A visit to a RFID trade show in Korea gave a lesson on how RFID can play a role in reducing waste and encouraging more sustainable business practices. SK Group is leading the way here.

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