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The Long Reach of the Walmart-Walton Empire

Civil Eats

The results have vast implications for the American food system , government, schools, the oceans, environment, and the press. In some ways, those implications have been positive, raising the bar on renewable energy and making substantial gains in recycling , the accessibility of organic food and reduced dependence on pesticides.

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Walmart Heirs Bet Big on Journalism

Civil Eats

From vast riparian watersheds to fisheries to croplands, few corners of the nation’s—and the world’s—food systems have escaped the eyes of the Walton family. Now, they’re expanding their philanthropy to news organizations that report on food, agriculture, and the environment and, in turn, amplifying the family’s other efforts.

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Water is Life. Water is Food. Leave No One Behind.

Food Tank

A version of this piece was featured in Food Tank’s newsletter, released weekly on Thursdays. Next Monday, October 16, is World Food Day. World Food Day occurs annually to celebrate the founding of the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). This year’s theme is: Water is Life, Water is Food.

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