In brainstorming the benefits of organic food, I immediately thought of health benefits, such lower pesticide exposure and increased nutrition. In fact, in Michael Pollan’s book which we read for this class, he states that “For most of our food animals, a diet of grass means much healthier fats (more omega-3s and conjugated linoleic acid, or CLA; fewer omega-6s and… Read more »
Industrial farming has had an enormous impact on our environment and the world food system. In Leo Horrigan’s chapter in the May 2002 issue of Environmental Health Perspectives he stated, “Industrial agriculture depends on expensive inputs from off the farm (e.g., pesticides and fertilizer), many of which generate wastes that harm the environment” which reveals the high cost, both financially… Read more »
The topic of my research paper is how the food industry contributes to climate change. Through writing my paper and doing various research, I’ve challenged my own preconceived notions and gained a better understanding of the concept. Before writing this research paper, the only information I had to go off of regarding this topic were different environmental documentaries I’ve watched,… Read more »