Earth Eats: Real Food, Green Living
Ben Alford works in Indiana Public Media's online dimension and holds an M.A. in the History and Philosophy of Science from Indiana University Bloomington. When not vegetating in front of a computer screen or geeking out over a good book, he can found outside exploring.
In a recent editorial for the Guardian, Joanna Blythman blames vegans for driving the price of quinoa out of reach for poorer South Americans. Is she right?
With a new ad campaign, Coca-Cola is trying to portray itself as a leader in the war on obesity. Here's why we should be suspicious.
A new study suggests that alongside diet, exercise and environment, genetics may be a significant factor in whether or not we become obese.
In much of the world, production of corn, wheat, rice and soybeans is failing to meet expectations.
Turns out honeybees aren't the only pollinators who need to worry about pesticides.
Just because you don't use dangerous chemicals in your garden doesn't mean they're not there.
According a recent study, herbicide use has increased by 527 million pounds since herbicide resistant GMOs first hit the scene in 1996.
Newly published research suggests that when it comes to obesity, it's not just what's in our food that matters, but what's in food packaging as well.
A new study suggests high-fructose corn syrup is bad for brains as well as the rest of our bodies.
Grisly undercover footage from The Humane Society reveals, yet again, what can happen to hens in the absence of governmental oversight.
A study conducted by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh reveals that America's most popular weedkiller can turn frog larvae into freaks of nature.
Researchers in Australia may have come up with a potent but environmentally-friendly pest control strategy. They have spider evolution to thank for it.
A new invention may eventually take the gamble out of consuming raw veggies.
With more and more of the world's population craving meat, insects are starting to look a lot more appetizing.
Annie Corrigan is the producer of Earth Eats, and an announcer and producer at WFIU Public Radio. Learn more »
Daniel Orr is a professional chef, restaurateur, blogger, and author of a number of cookbooks. Learn more »
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