Pollinators

Over the past couple of decades, insect populations around the globe have plummeted. While that might sound lovely if you’re thinking about mosquitoes and no-see-ums, it’s actually putting us on a collision course with an environmental catastrophe. Without pollinating insects, our food supply is at risk. And without insects in general, the entire web of terrestrial life would likely collapse. So what’s causing the insect die-off, and what can we do to reverse it?

A move away from producing exclusively animal-derived milk could help farmers and the environment. Discover how — and why — some dairy companies are adding plant milks to their portfolios.

Pesticides are so widely used in our food system that it’s easy to assume that they must be safe. Unfortunately, that’s not always true. So what’s the truth about pesticides in food? Are any safe for you? Which ones are most dangerous to you and the environment? And what can you do to reduce your exposure?

Bee populations continue to decline, threatening the global food supply. But by choosing bee-friendly plants for your garden, you can help bring back the bees and enjoy the (literal) fruits of your labor.

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Michele Simon was a speaker in the 2012 Food Revolution Summit. Recently she released a report, produced in tandem with Friends Of the Earth, to bring attention to the dire situation of declining bee populations caused by pesticides. You can find a link to the report and read a summary below. If you like to eat, then you should care about what’s happening to bees.