Wrap: Hurricane Florence, Fishing + Sustainability, the Future of Food?
It’s a busy week and there is a lot of news. Some important reads highlighted below. Hurricane Florence + Hog Farms = Environmental Impacts The behemoth is on target …
The UC Food Observer chooses some important stories for you to read each work day. On today’s menu: 1. “The Mysterious Charms of Helen’s Kitchen.” William Browning writes about …
European Union threatens Thailand with trade ban
The European Union (EU) has told Thailand – the globe’s third-largest seafood exporter – that it has six months to “crack down on illegal fishing”…or face a trade ban. If …
Malaria nets meant to keep mosquitos out bring fish in
Insecticide-treated malaria nets meant to keep mosquitos out are contributing to an epidemic of overfishing in Africa, raising concerns about health, the environment, and local economies. Faced with hunger, residents …