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Archive for January 11th, 2008

Racking up the Food Miles

Friday, January 11th, 2008

By Cael Warren

The concept of “food miles” has spurred heated debate across the developed world, causing people to question the origins of the food that ends up on their tables. Despite how common the phrase is, many people never know more about food miles than what the phrase implies: miles traveled by food. What is behind this catch phrase, and what does it mean for our food system and the environment? (more…)

News For Friday, January 11, 2008

Friday, January 11th, 2008

This Week’s Topics: Agriculture & Food, Cleaner Cars, Energy, Global Warming, Great Outdoors & Heritage Amendment, Legislative Priorities, Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Trails, Solid Waste, Toxics, Transportation, Water, Wildlife, Latest Updates for Loon Commons Blog (more…)

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