Environment

Study: End World Bank Support for Factory Farming

Alessandro Ramazzotti / DeSmog Nov 15, 2024 The international lending giant is funding high-rise “hog hotels” but not investing in sustainable agriculture. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

VIDEO: ‘Days of Revolt’: Chris Hedges and Salinas Leaders Decry the Decline of Another Company Town

Staff / Truthdig Feb 12, 2016 In this episode of teleSUR's "Days of Revolt," Truthdig columnist and series host Chris Hedges talks with two figures from the American agribusiness center of Salinas, Calif., about the corporate takeover of the city's political system, its impact on local workers and the similarities between Salinas and Detroit. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Amazon Deforestation Reaching New Heights — and the Future May Be Worse

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Oct 22, 2014 Over the past two months, the Brazilian Amazon has registered a sharp spike in deforestation.Over the past two months, the Brazilian Amazon has registered a sharp spike in deforestation . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Poor Kids

Mike Luckovich / Truthdig Nov 29, 2013 Dig deeper

Big Agribusiness Land Grab

Monte Wolverton, Cagle Cartoons Oct 22, 2013 Dig deeper

Still Reaping a Harvest of Shame

By Ralph Nader Aug 2, 2013 Edward R. Murrow titled his 1960 CBS documentary "Harvest of Shame" on the merciless exploitation of the migrant farmworkers by the large growers and their local government allies. More than 50 years later, it is still the harvest of shame for nearly 2 million migrant farmworkers who follow the seasons to harvest our fruits and vegetables. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Howard Buffett’s Hope for Africa’s Future

Staff / Truthdig Aug 17, 2011 Earlier this month, Howard Buffett -- the philanthropist son of the "Sage of Omaha" -- penned a Huffington Post article defending a project within the U.N.’s World Food Program called "Purchase for Progress" and offered his vision of an ideal future for farmers in the global south. (more) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

States Making It a Crime to Investigate Agribusiness Abuses

Staff / Truthdig Apr 29, 2011 Several states, including Minnesota, Iowa and Florida, are considering legislation that would make it a felony for activists and journalists to carry out undercover investigations of agribusiness operations (more). Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Farm Animals Hog 80 Percent of U.S. Antibiotics

Staff / Truthdig Dec 28, 2010 The overuse of antibiotics can lead to drug-resistant superbugs, so it's cause for concern to the folks at Johns Hopkins' Center for a Livable Future that the vast majority of bug-killing drugs aren't even consumed by sick humans. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Corn Syrup by Any Other Name (Please)

Staff / Truthdig Sep 16, 2010 Now that high fructose corn syrup has officially been smeared by everyone from foodie guru Michael Pollan to political prankster Stephen Colbert, the business brass behind the maligned sweetener has gone into identity crisis mode and emerged with a bold new rebranding campaign. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Farm Bill Brings the Bacon

Staff / Truthdig Feb 29, 2008 What has the power to unite progressive Democrats and conservative Republicans? According to a compelling article in the San Francisco Chronicle, agribusiness is having its way in Congress, even getting Democrats to cut food stamps to make room for subsidies. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )