Articles related to "Food Supply"

House Resolution 2749, the Food Safety Enhancement Act, strives to prevent food contamination. But safer food does not always mean healthier food.

Professor says that in just two decades the world will face massive upheaval because vital resources will be in short supply.

Monarch butterflies travel from Canada to Mexico for the winter. There are many dangers along migration routes, but enough survive to maintain the species.

Vertical farms can be created in the middle of a city, creating access to fresh produce, improving the air quality and reducing fossil fuel use.

There is no scientific evidence to support the view that the number of hungry mouths will soon outstrip the earth's food production capacity.

Hamburgers, one of America's best-marketed foods, pose a health risk, especially to children. And the meat processing industry shows few signs of cleaning up its act.

Melamine adulterated food poisoned pets as early as 2004 but did not become a household name until 2008 when melamine was found in infant formula sickening thousands.

The situation for animals outside of protected areas is becoming increasingly precarious as development and pesticides take their toll.

The best way to see Southern Africa is to get a cheap flight, hire a reliable car and set off on safari but make sure all the necessary camping gear is packed.

Bird irruptions are the focus of inquiry and research for ornithologists. They're also a source of delight to birders, who see different species in irruption years.

Aerial crop spraying with pesticides newspaper article criticizes EPA regulations. Asthma, allergies, learning disorders, and cancer blamed on pesticides in food chain.

Households must buy or prepare a hurricane survival kit with sufficient supplies to last days, or possibly weeks, after a hurricane hits.

Aztec human sacrifice is a well known aspect of the Aztec civilization. But was this only to honor the Aztec Gods or was Aztec cannibalism a supplement to Aztec food?

The auto industry wanted one; the banking sector already got one; why not give it to the "green" food companies?

Description: This article has ideas and instructions for planting a simple vegetable garden and relates the history of Victory or War Gardens during World War II.

Oral immunotherapy is an experimental treatment for food allergies. Small amounts of powdered food proteins fed to food allergic patients increase their tolerance.

The reasons why so many species of birds migrate are hidden in prehistoric times. Then, as now, climate, geography, and competition all played a part.

Every few years there's a public health crisis over unsafe food and preventable deaths. As the US mobilizes to update the nation's food safety, jobs will be created, too.

The honey bee crisis in the United States has been escalating for several years, rising to "unprecedented" levels of honey bee losses between Oct 2006 and Feb 2007.

Bees are truly social insects of immense value to humans as pollinators. Many species are severely threatened.

No matter the religion or background, Americans and others all around the world are making deep commitments toward love and respect for the earth.

Hummingbirds are migrating at this time of year and are just arriving at the limits of their range. Hang a hummingbird feeder for an early glimpse.

Do your research now and gather your tools, so that if an emergency occurs, you can turn tragedy into a success story for your four-legged family members.

Melamine has been found in Chinese baby formula and China-made milk products, and officials plan to expand melamine testing to include pet food.

Genetic Engineering is a human-invented technique, right? Wrong. A simple garden bacteria, Agrobacteria first came up with the idea to make genetically modified foods.

"Warnings Against GMO" looks at Greenpeace and other organizations' warnings on GMO genetic pollution, GM food, and dwindling farmers' rights relating to seeds and crops.

This article introduces an ongoing series that will examine the many lesser-known plants and animals that could benefit humanity ... if we work to preserve them.

For centuries, the acai berry has been eaten and used for medicinal reasons by the natives of Brazil's Amazon forests. Here is information and facts of the acai berry.

The Lesser Flamingo inhabits coastal and inland wetlands in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. It's breeding and feeding habits are unusual and interesting.

Baby boomers battered by the economy might look to new growth fields for future job creation: preventive health care, food safety, and energy-saving retrofitting of homes

For over 1,700 years Pevensey Castle has played an important role in defending the Sussex coast from invasion.

Hyperglycemia during pregnancy puts babies and mothers at risk, but early detection and lifestyle changes can prevent future problems.

Snakes have been known to survive periods of up to two years without food, but it was not clear how. Now a biologist has shown it's the way they conserve energy.

Behavioral ecologists define territory as any space that an animal defends against intruders of the same species.

The past few years has seen a dramatic explosion in the availablitiy, and the popularity, of local foods. What are the benefits of eating more local?

Through eating sustainably and locally, we promote the physical, spiritual, cultural and economic health of farm families, regional communities and eventually the planet.

Trans fats have been implicated in development of coronary heart disease in Canadians.

Recession makes people more creative. Facing a potentially frugal future many Londoners have started to enjoy hobbies that were considered rather unsexy for a long time.

Plastic is man-made -- not easily broken down or reabsorbed by the environment. Clean-ups, consumer awareness, and alternative materials are needed.

There are few birds that have successfully adapted to their environment as this one.

Prior to the Pleistocene, animals had little need to migrate. Glaciation events and concurrent droughts forced insects (and others) to develop seasonal movements.

Wheat, dairy products and eggs are some of the million-dollar food imports from America that help to feed 98 million hardworking Filipinos in the Philippines.

Suggestions from Thomas F. Pawlick's book, "The End of Food," on how to avoid the products of a dysfunctional agriculture industry

Well planned small ports and marinas represent important components in the economic health and success of any coastal community.

Alternative fuel for cars is not a choice between growing food or producing ethanol, one expert says. Ethanol gas can be produced from cellulosic crop residue and waste.

Here is a quick reference guide to how long certain animals live, along with some interesting animal facts. This will help with projects for homeschooling unit studies.

Agricultural concerns over losses of pollinating bees and insect eating bats. Reasons for both disease outbreaks sought. How does pesticide use figure into the equation?

An explanation as to why honeybees are vital agricultural tools, what Haagan-Dazs is doing to find a reason behind the problem, and some facts about the honeybee.

US government scientists publish findings that there are some concerns for BPA exposure. Canada's government considers classifying BPA as a dangerous substance.

What's worse than being lost and frozen in the ice with little food and months of day-long darkness? The men of the Franklin Expedition are about to find out.