From The Atlantic
Tom Philpott
There's a Place That's Nearly Perfect for Growing Food. It's Not California.
It's time to "de-Californify" the U.S. supply of fruits and vegetables.
Think the Southwest's Drought Is Bad Now? It Could Last a Generation
Assessing the probability of an "unprecedented 50-year megadrought."
Your Almond Habit Is Sucking California Dry
California is facing a devastating drought, and this little nut is part of the problem.
Climate Change Is Turning Your Produce Into Junk Food
Higher levels of atmospheric carbon make key staple crops less nutritious.
6 Mind-Boggling Facts About Farms in China
China's spectacular run as provider of its own food is looking severely strained.
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