Category Archives: politics

Do GMOs reduce pesticide use?

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Priscilla Stuckey, PhD

That was one big promise of genetic engineering: fewer chemicals dumped into our soils. But has it worked out? A new report by the nonprofit Organic Center of Boulder says not by a long shot. The most striking finding is … Continue reading →

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GMO corn causes organ damage in mammals

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Priscilla Stuckey, PhD

From the Pesticide Action Network (PAN North America): A ground-breaking study in the International Journal of Biological Studies links three common varieties of Monsanto’s genetically modified (GM) corn to liver and kidney toxicity and clearly illustrates the need for independent … Continue reading →

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Toward an Earthwise economy, part 2: Happy Planet Index

Posted on December 6, 2009 by Priscilla Stuckey, PhD

Americans like to think of ourselves as some of the happiest people on Earth. We have one of the highest standards of living, we help ourselves to information from anywhere, we enjoy foods from around the world, we can travel … Continue reading →

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We, the Earth: Ecological crisis as spiritual practice

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Priscilla Stuckey, PhD

“There is no separate self,” say the Buddhists. Twenty-five years ago I couldn’t warm up to the idea. Of course selves are separate; that’s why I was putting so much individual work into building one. Separate self? It was repetitious, … Continue reading →

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Farms and cars polluting Rocky Mountain lakes

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Priscilla Stuckey, PhD

In case we needed any more evidence of the wretchedly unsustainable state of our food growing and auto use, this week the journal Science published a study on how airborne nitrogen from autos, agriculture, and power plants is worsening the … Continue reading →

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Climate Action Day 2009

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Priscilla Stuckey, PhD

Today, October 24, is Climate Action Day, and people around the world are gathering to show their support for reducing global warming. Here is a composite of international photos from the 350.org site:

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Women, farming, and climate change

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Priscilla Stuckey, PhD

Last spring First Lady Michelle Obama and local schoolkids started an organic farm at the White House. Okay, they called a garden, but let’s not quibble. Like millions of women farmers around the world, the First Lady was breaking ground … Continue reading →

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