Michael Pollan

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Pandemic exposes ‘major vulnerabilities’ in the American food system, says author Michael Pollan

Michael Pollan, the author of "The Omnivore’s Dilemma" and other books, says food shortages and massive food dumping during the COVID-19 pandemic expose major vulnerabilities in the American food supply chain. 

Pandemic exposes ‘major vulnerabilities’ in the American food system, says author Michael Pollan

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Welcome to Sochi?

New research on plant intelligence may forever change how you think about plants

New research on plant intelligence may forever change how you think about plants
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Organic Farming in China

Organic Farming in China

Fake organic foods proliferate from China

Fake organic foods proliferate from China

Cooking Up Healthcare Reform

Michael Pollan, author and journalism professor, explains why changing national healthcare starts with improving what we put on our plates.

Cooking Up Healthcare Reform
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Michael Pollan: Cooking Shows Replace Actual Cooking

Cooking shows are becoming more and more popular, even though people don't actually go into their own kitchens to chop, boil or bake. Food writer Michael Pollan talks about how the rise in TV food shows has turned cooking into a spectator sport.

Michael Pollan: Cooking Shows Replace Actual Cooking

Stories behind our food

The new film "Food Inc" attempts to show Americans the stories behind the food on their plates.

Stories behind our food

Botany of Desire

Botany of Desire