Air Pollution

Wildfire Smoke Linked to Thousands of Premature Deaths Every Year in California Alone

Wildfire smoke poses a severe yet often overlooked public health threat, with recent studies highlighting its deadly impact. As wildfires grow more frequent and intense, understanding and mitigating the health risks from smoke pollution becomes increasingly crucial for families and communities.

Rachel Connolly and Michael Jerrett · August 21, 2024 · 5 min read

Food’s Climate Footprint Was Once Again MIA at Global Talks

This article from nonprofit media organization Grist delves into the ongoing evasion of animal agriculture’s impact on climate change and explores the urgent need for a transformative approach to the global food system.

Ayurella Horn-Muller · July 19, 2024 · 5 min read

12 Ways to Reduce Your Cancer Risk Using Diet & Lifestyle

Despite decades of medical research as part of a comprehensive “War on Cancer,” the disease is still the number two killer worldwide. The good news is, there are actions you can take to significantly reduce your cancer risk. And many of them are simple, inexpensive, and well within the reach of most people. In this article, we’ll explore 12 of the most effective ways to lower your chances of developing cancer.

Ocean Robbins · January 12, 2024 · 16 min read

Eczema and Diet: Can Going Plant-Based Help Your Skin?

Eczema is a common skin disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Despite its prevalence, the causes and effective treatments for eczema remain elusive. So why do people develop the condition in the first place? What triggers symptoms? How can flares be prevented? And might a plant-based diet provide relief for eczema sufferers?

Ocean Robbins · July 14, 2023 · 13 min read

How Air Pollution Could be Harming Your Brain

According to one expert, “The risk of air pollution on the brain is a much broader risk factor than we’ve given it credit for.” Discover how the effects of air pollution may be impacting your brain.

Kasra Zarei · June 10, 2022 · 7 min read

How to Use Food Scraps to Reduce Kitchen Waste

Have you ever wondered what you could do with food scraps instead of tossing them in the garbage? While the latter can be automatic for many of us, reducing food waste is easy — and even small steps toward repurposing food scraps can be instrumental for helping your health and the environment.

Ocean Robbins · April 22, 2022 · 15 min read

Waste Not? Some States are Starting to Send Less Food to Landfills

Food waste is a huge problem, and its corresponding methane emissions have a major impact on climate change. Now, many US states and cities are introducing legislation to curb food waste in landfills and encourage recycling and composting programs. But what do these initiatives accomplish, and do they work?

Elaine Povich · March 23, 2022 · 7 min read

Are Sea Vegetables Good for You and the Planet? — And Are Some Better Than Others?

Sea vegetables have played an important role in human diets for at least 10,000 years (and possibly much longer). And they’re gaining traction around the world, thanks in part to today’s growing popularity of dried seaweed snacks and sushi. But are these ocean-dwelling plants good for you? And how does their cultivation impact the environment? Here’s what to know about sea vegetables, plus some ways to incorporate the best of them into your diet healthfully and deliciously.

Ocean Robbins · October 20, 2021 · 19 min read

What You Eat Can Impact Climate Change! See 9 Foods That Harm the Planet and 11 Foods That Can Help Save It

Food and climate change: Which foods are the most damaging to the planet? And which foods could help save it? Check out the current state of climate change and see what research says about the impact of certain foods.

Ocean Robbins · August 31, 2021 · 12 min read

Increasing Health & Opportunity for All: An Interview with Terry Mason, MD

Food Revolution Network CEO, Ocean Robbins, sits down with retired doctor and public health official Terry Mason, MD, for a fascinating conversation about racism, food, health, COVID-19, and hope.

Ocean Robbins · April 21, 2021 · 25 min read

‘Buy It or Else’: Inside Monsanto and BASF’s Moves to Force Dicamba on Farmers

Internal company records show both Monsanto and BASF knew crop damage from their weed killer would be extensive. They sold it anyway. Read on to find out about their alarming campaign of denial and greed, all at the expense of farmers, food, animals, the environment, and consumers like you.

Johnathan Hettinger · April 7, 2021 · 16 min read

Unhealthy Conditions for Farm Animals are — No Surprise — Bad for Humans, Too

New viral pandemics are just one of the many public health crises linked to factory farming. In this article, discover how factory farms contribute to antibiotic resistance, pollution, animal cruelty, foodborne pathogens, and other illnesses — making them a danger to both animals and humans alike.

Tia Schwab · March 17, 2021 · 12 min read