Brits Waste 6.6 Million Tons of Food Annually

A new report from the UK finds that more than $20 billion of consumable food and drink is thrown away in Great Britain each year. That amounts to an estimated 6.6 million tons of wasted food per year.
 
Posted by Josh Friedland on Nov 10, 2009 in Appetizers, Earth | Link |
 


Study: Mercury Up in Freshwater Fish

A new study by the U.S. Geological Survey found traces of methylmercury in every fish sampled in 291 streams across the nation. In approximately one quarter of those fish, mercury levels were above those set by the Environmental Protection Agency.

 
Posted by Josh Friedland on Sep 1, 2009 in Appetizers, Earth | Link |
 


Cookstoves Blamed for Climate Change

Millions of cookstoves used in developing countries are responsible for creating soot that is a major contributor to global warming. A major effort is afoot to encourage the replacement of the stoves, which use mud and dung as a fuel, with solar and other alternative cookers.
 
Posted by Josh Friedland on Apr 16, 2009 in Appetizers, Earth | Link |