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Black Is the New Black: The Rise of the Terra Preta Underground

February 25, 2010 By mmjones Leave a Comment

After the failure of world leaders to produce a climate protection plan in Copenhagen, burnt offerings and negative thinking can keep us positive. The burnt offering is a breakthrough that can buy time by getting carbon dioxide from rotting plants out of the air and into the ground. Move over carbon-neutral – yesterday’s watchword, and [...]

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The Unknown Earthquake in Haiti’s Countryside

February 12, 2010 By mmjones Leave a Comment

March, when next season’s crops are due to be planted in Haiti, is less than a month away. For the tens of thousands who have left the rubble and despair of Haiti’s capital to find shelter in some 500 camps throughout the countryside, it could be their chance to plant a new life for themselves [...]

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The Edible City

February 4, 2010 By mmjones Leave a Comment

Wayne will be speaking about his essay in The Edible City at the Hart House Library and Literary Committee meeting on March 1 from 7 – 8:30 in the Hart House Debates room. More details found here!

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The Problem Behind the Obesity Problem Keeps Getting Bigger

February 4, 2010 By mmjones 2 Comments

I went to school at a time when overweight was much rarer than sensitivity. We used to play a prank where we asked newcomers if they knew a way to lose ten pounds of ugly fat. Cut off your head, we’d roar. The error in scientific method that underlies this feeble joke is called “the [...]

Filed Under: food, general, public health