December 2011
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Disadvantages to Monoculture
There are advantages and disadvantages to both monoculture and polyculture farming systems. Monoculture is mainly used in industrialized agriculture with many inputs of fossil fuels and chemicals to produce large amounts of a single crop. Polyculture is often locally based, and may be found more in a subsistence agricultural practice that uses human and animal energy to produce smaller amounts of...
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Dec 5th
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Scientists Under Attack: Science in the Magnetic...
“Excellent documentary on the dreadful effects of genetically modified foods (GMOs) on animals and, of course, humans. Spread this EVERYWHERE! Ban GMO foods. They’re untested, and highly dangerous. We DO NOT want our children, friends and family (or pets) eating these abnormal foods. Let’s stick to normal foods as opposed to abnormal food. SPREAD THIS DOCUMENTARY...
Dec 5th
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BBC presents Science Under Attack with Sir Paul...
Sir Paul Nurse (President of the Royal Society) People don’t believe science anymore… Climate Change and GMOs The Question of Man-made Climate Change. “Scientists manipulating evidence” There is a gap between scientists and the public. Is the Public correct to question the science?  Is the cause of Climate Change caused by humans? Data that we are causing the change.  ...
Dec 4th
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King Corn: Summary
Documentary King Corn Ian Cheney & Curtis Ellis are the two stars of this documentary. They go on a quest to find out how corn is grown and where it eventually ends up in the food system.  Someday we were going to die and maybe soiiner than we thought. Our generation may be dying sooner than our parents will. Cheney and Ellis see a scientist to see their diet recorded in their hair....
Dec 4th
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The Ethical Burrito: Chipotle Makes Fast-Food...
This is a great article about the coverup and the truth behind most fast food joints around America. Chipotle is one Major chain that is growing in popularity because of it’s changes in food quality. “Good food is a complicated topic. As is often the case, the best approach depends on your ethical priorities and personal constraints. Some animal-rights advocates emphasize the need to...
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