Category Archives: Energy

Food Production Meets State Protectionism

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Margaret Collins

This little blurb from a Long Island news site caught my eye, and the more I thought about it, the more I thought, “Why yes, it’s about time!”: The bill (S.2468), sponsored by Senator Thomas Libous (R-C-I, Binghamton), requires state … Continue reading →

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Sustainability: Not About the Earth

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Margaret Collins

But happy Earth Day anyway! For a few weeks I’ve been wedding-prepping, sickness-fending, and income-getting (oh, the glorious life of the freelancer), but late in the afternoon of the 42nd annual observation of Earth Day, I felt I should pop … Continue reading →

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USDA Studies Rise of Local Food

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Margaret Collins

The USDA takes a look at factors behind the rise of the local food market, and how producers and retailers are handling the growth. Continue reading →

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The Food & Energy Revolution: Reborn, or Maturing?

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Margaret Collins

Energy security and food security are two of the biggest challenges facing America today, and the fight for each has its roots in the 1970s. How are they connected? Continue reading →

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Solar Farm May Destroy Real Farms

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Margaret Collins

A solar energy plant proposed for California’s Panoche Valley would put local farmers out of business. Continue reading →

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