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20 Sustainable Sips to Cheer For

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According to a study published in the Journal of Cleaner Production and Beverages , the production of alcoholic beverages can contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, land degradation, and water depletion. Mijenta grows agave without pesticides or herbicides. These consumption trends matter to the environment.

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Food as Filler OR Food as Medicine?

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The major achievements of the Green Revolution consisted of the development of high-yielding crop varieties, increased mechanization, synthetic fertilizers, a dizzying array of pesticides (herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, etc.), Pesticide use has increased more than 150%. and various production technologies. Today, it is over 51%.

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21 New Books to Inspire the Movement for Sustainable Food Systems

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Ben Brisbois reveals the less-palatable side of the banana industry, from devastating health impacts of pesticides to imperialism and ecological destruction. The Quinoa Bust explores the work that went into popularizing the ancient Andean grain and the new disasters that came with its popularity.

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125 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in 2025

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GRAIN , International GRAIN partners with small-scale farmers and social movements across Asia, Africa, and Latin America to promote community-driven, biodiversity-focused food systems. Through some of their key campaigns they have advocated for better heat regulations, overtime pay, protection from pesticides, and immigration rights.

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