…on the roof/terrace. Interesting idea from England!
Category Archives: Green
The Importance of Conservation
Yesterday I wrote about the possibilities of new technology. But it is of crucial importance that we learn to preserve and protect the resources we already have. The New York Times reports on the alarming rate of top soil loss in Iowa. Top soil erosion means that soil has to be pumped up with chemical fertilizers and the run-off from these fertilizers pollutes the water supply. Also, top soil helps to capture carbon so without it more carbon is released into the atmosphere, thus contributing to rising temperatures and climate change. One way to avoid erosion is by the use of no-till farming. Here is a video from the farmer’s perspective.
Royalty in the Garden…..
…no, not Will and Kate! Prince Charles, who has long advocated for sustainable farming, visited an urban garden in Washington D.C. yesterday.
The Best Laid PLans….
So, there you are, grilling a Tilapia fillet for dinner (perhaps with a side of quinoa or broccoli!) and congratulating yourself on eating right. Well, the new York Times has a piece that will make you think again. Farm raised Tilapia is fed a corn based diet and is a meager source of fish oil, DHA and EPA which are the reason for eating fish in the first place. Plus, all those fish farms have huge adverse environmental impacts.Read and weep…….
Thought + Food 