Saturday, July 14, 2007

Kinda wierd, isn't it?

I heard a while ago that bovine faltulence is one of the biggest contributers to global warming. Yes they were talking about cow farts. Big deal you probably think. It actually is. flatulence and burps contain methane, which traps heat within the ozone layer. This is causing global temperature changes.
I thought it was interesting considering we raise tens of thousands of cattle in the US alone.

http://www.show.me.uk/site/news/STO873.html

Class,

Here's some more resources for your research project about a chef working on sustainability issues. Take a look at EcoFish's culinary advisory board. Any of these people would be great chefs for your project.

"The EcoFish Culinary Advisory Board lends its vast culinary knowledge and expertise assisting EcoFish in selecting the finest seafood to offer fine chefs around the country. The Board also serves as a liaison between EcoFish and the culinary world."

Culinary Advisory Board:

Rick Bayless
Ann Cooper
Stan Frankenthaler
Greg Higgins
Nora Pouillon
Susan Spicer
Ming Tsai

Friday, July 13, 2007

Polluting our waters

I personally would not want this water in my body. My understanding is that a lot of people and corporations do not care enough about the earth, therefore, do as they want and duck under the tape. There is not enough policing of these companies and other people. The attitude of "let the next generation clean it up" is a bunch of bs. They have to realize that eventually it will come back to them. They will order that fish or purchase an apple from a grocery that is contaminated and will become ill in some way. Hopefully, just enough where they will open their eyes and see the global mess they are creating for future generations. Like I have said before, there is ways to dispose or purify these waters and to make it better for everyone.

http://www.pages.drexel.edu/~cy34/

Genetic engineering

http://www.ucsusa.org/food_and_environment/genetic_engineering/

In the last decade biotechnology has introduced food that has been genetically altered to help reduce insects and weeds like corn, soybeans, and cotton. These were then planted in large quantities. But research has found that the engineered organisms may harm people's health or the environment. they may also kill beneficial insects, reduce natural resources, or contaminate the food supply with drugs. To protect our health and the environment from these products we must convince the federal government to regulate these products and urge the FDA to require safety testing and labeling on these products.

Hottness

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/07/bears_climbing.php

This was very good becasue it shows how it is even hot outside for the animals not only for Humans. That even aminals are climbing up trees to get in the shade. They are leaving there own homes to travel to new places to get food becasue of the heat. It is crazy what if every summer it keeps getting hotter what are we going to do years from now. -Matt Kilbride

Seafood, Healthy or Not ?

Seafood is often considered to be incredibly healthy. A lot of people dont realize that they are eating a lot more than just fish or shellfish. This article brings awareness of all the things seafood is exposed to including and focusing on Mercury. It talks about affects on the body and why it should or should not be avoided.



http://environment.about.com/od/health/a/mercury_fish.htm

Carry On Eating: Bring Your Own Chopsticks

Ever go to a restaurant and get these really cheap disposable wooden chopsticks? You're concious about the environment so you don't wanna waste wood products? Don't like the reusable metal ones because they suck at gripping things? You can forget about all that now. They got these really cool chopsticks now are metal but have wooden tips that gives you the friction you need grip little bite sized foodstuffs! What's great about them is that they are reusable meaning you dont have to toss out those wooden chopsticks everytime you eat anymore.

source: http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/07/travel_chopsticks.php

Tightening waste shipments

European Union tightend waste shipments due to health problems in Africa and Asia. They are tightening down because when they dumped on the Ivory Coast at least 10 people died.

http://www.enn.com/todays-news/13129

one million cars ban

i found an artical about beijing banning one million cars next month for two weeks. they are testing to see if this will help with air pollution problem and is trying to get ready for next years summer olympics. this aritcle says that brijing is about to hit three million cars riseings from 1.5 million only five years ago. they said that the problem mybe that they're lacking in public transporation. i think that this is a really good idea that beikjing is trying to do this. if this really works maybe the rest of the world would try it out too, but till then we'll just have to wait and see.



http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/07/1_million_cars_ban.php

Warm-up

Global warming is the world's most serious enviro problem. According to the author (see URL) global warming is responsoble for a reduction of the Arctic sea ice thickness and overall surface area by 25%. With less area of reflective ice, the darker water in the exposed areas absorbes more heat and in turn warms the water and melts more ice. This cycle will continue to raise the world's water levels to such levels that inland agricultural areas may become flooded, and more growing areas will be lost.

www.globalwarming101.com/content/view/396/88888961/

unhealthy lifestyle

well i read an article on Fast-food culture serves up super-size Americans, it talked about how america is producing and advertising fast food more than healthy food. it stated that americans are getting lazier and soon at gas stations youll be able to pump gas and punch in what you want and someone will bring it out to you. It also compared Ronald Mcdonald and Joe Camel saying smoking is bad, so joe camel is down but ronald is cute so they advertise him... but is there really a difference between them? this article was ok but it did really state a point so i enjoyed it.

Garbage All Over

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/07/naples_buried.php

Naples and surrounding cities are running out of room for thier waste. Basically, people are taking matters into their own hands and making things worse. they are burning garbage and sending potentally hazadous fumes in the are along with unmanagable fires. The government actually has to warn people about their cities and the dangers that are there. It is disturbing in this world, we are finally at that point, where we may have too many people, or people do not know how NOT to waste things and just throw away things that do not need to be thrown away.

Slow Food

I read an interesting article about a new organization that is encouraging Americans to slow down when they eat and learn to appreciate the flavors/texture of their food and savor what is in front of us. Due to the fast paced life we live, we've become fast-fooders and end up always buying the same groceries at the store (quick and convenient). If we continue in this way, our children will never know the abundant amounts of options that are out there for us to explore when we cook.

www.slowfoodusa.org

Go Green with Coffee and Tea

Well i am not a big coffee or tea drinker. But coffee is the second biggest world trade after crude oil. Wow. Tea is the second most liquid drank in the US water is first. But I do love this world that we live in. But some of the stuff on this a bit on the like duh side. Here are some of those ways. Local shops, reuse mugs, organic coffees and teas, home brew your own, make a compost out of your coffee and tea grounds, give good coffee and tea grounds for gifts. In the end I think some of these can really help how much coffee and tea we get imported.

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/02/how_to_green_your_coffee_and_tea.php
 
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