Until recently, I hadn’t heard much about food security. It’s an update to phrases like “solving world hunger,” which seems somewhat impossible. Food security sounds more accessible. It can be defined as existing “when all people, at all times, have access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food to meet their dietary needs and food preferences […]
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Interview: Miguel Altieri talks about food and fuel
Published June 18th, 2007 in alternative fuels, sustainability and Human World. 9 CommentsEthanol’s benefits not appearing any time soon
Published April 19th, 2007 in politics and alternative fuels. 25 CommentsIn terms of alternative fuels, ethanol is known as what’s called a mixed bag. There’s active debate over the pros and cons of the largely corn-based fuel, including whether or not it really has significant net energy gain over gasoline, and the infamous “food versus fuel” debacle. And now a new study says ethanol may actually […]