Begun 40 years ago, Earth Day is meant to us to appreciate and take care of the planet on which we live. Since then, many communities have stretched it to Earth Week, and (without sounding Pollyann-ish), Earth Day really should be honored every day. The symbol was created by Ron Cobb in 1969 – a [...]
Might you think the national discussion on obesity is overblown? This information by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is shocking and not shocking. The visual is disturbing.
Much of my current research revolves around food, food security, social justice, international development, and non-formal education. Central to these issues is the role of women. Today, March 8, 2010 is International Women’s Day, the theme this year is: Equal rights, equal opportunities: Progress for all. This includes equal rights to food. According to the [...]
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