I’ve been on an opinion kick so the ol’ Sustain-a-Links newsletter has fallen by the wayside. But, I’ve come across an assortment of great articles recently and thought I’d share what I’ve been reading. Here you go!
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Farming | Sustainable farm beats drought | “An Australian farmer is surviving a severe drought by turning away from intensive sheep farming in favour of growing and harvesting native plants. Australian John Weatherstone is fighting one the nation’s worst droughts — but his Lyndfield Park property southwest of Sydney is fairing better than most because of his sustainable farming method.” | Baris Atayman, Reuters
Organic Food 1 | Not by carrot alone | “ Israelis have fallen in love with organic food. Some of the economy’s big players have succeeded in identifying the potential, and decided to enter the sector. In the past year, for example, Tnuva acquired Harduf and Ma’abarot bought Adama. The food chains also identified the change in consumers’ taste and increased the shelf space earmarked for organic products. At the same time, 10 new stores in the organic field opened in 2006; they are larger and better appointed stores than those that were established at the beginning of the decade and in the 1990s. ” | Tali Cohen, The Business Post
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Organic Food 2 | Organic may not be healthier | “Organic became the nation’s fastest growing food segment largely on claims that it’s safer and healthier than conventional fare, but according to a new report such conclusions are premature. The study, a survey of existing literature co-authored by a University of California at Davis food toxicologist, does not ultimately assert that one production method is superior to another, but it suggests there could be trade-offs and argues additional research is necessary to determine the benefits and risks of each.” | James Temple, Contra Costa Times
Prize | Branson, Gore launch prize to cut greenhouse gases | “Virgin chief Sir Richard Branson Friday launched what he called the world’s biggest prize to inspire innovators to develop a way to remove greenhouse gases from the Earth’s atmosphere. Branson announced the $25 million Virgin Earth Challenge prize at a joint press conference in London with Al Gore, the former US vice-president turned global environment campaigner. ” | Robin Millard, AFP
Taxes | Wisconsin gov. proposes taxing Big Oil | “Gov. Jim Doyle proposes taxing big oil companies more than $270 million over the next two years to help pay for the state’s transportation needs. Doyle said the assessment will equate to $1.50 per barrel of oil sold in the state, and the companies would be prohibited from passing the tax on to customers at the pump. Violations carry a criminal penalty of up to six months in prison.” | Scott Bauer, AP
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