Food

Triple crisis (energy, food, finance) – June 16

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After the credit boom comes the long and painful squeeze
£100 to fill up the tank? Just get used to the idea
Surging Oil and Food Prices Threaten the World Economy, Finance Ministers Warn
From Indonesia to the US, governments stand powerless in face of markets
Why is the cost of living going up?
The End of Cheap Oil as an Opportunity

The anatomy of a homestead landscape

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While most homesteaders today may not wish to live like the Amish, they will find life much easier if they begin to build upon that kind of model rather than the typical suburban landscape, with its extensive, machine-manicured lawns, ample patios, and exotic ornamentals. They must begin yard and garden design with an eye to practicality and achieve beauty as a reward.

Food & agriculture – June 6

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Leaders change the subject at food aid conference

Food is gold, so billions invested in farming
Raj Patel interview (Stuffed and Starved)
WSJ: The vegetable patch takes root
Home-grown vegetables grow in popularity

Climate & environment – June 4

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In Spain, water Is a new battleground
LA Times: A chilling global warming forecast from the USDA

Climate findings were distorted, NASA probe finds

Harper says next climate treaty must be `realistic’
Half of Papua New Guinea’s forests gone by 2021

Food crisis – May 31

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Report sees decade of high food prices

More wealth, more meat. How China’s rise spells trouble
China cuts food import tariffs to increase food supplies, cool high inflation
WFP chief calls for lifting of food export curbs