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

Food

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. 

Web Bonus: Michael Pollan

Arts, Culture & Media

Web Bonus: Michael Pollan

Arts, Culture & Media

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Global Scan

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

Environment

Fake organic foods proliferate from China

Environment

Think those “organic” strawberries from China are better for the environment? Think again.

Stories behind our food

Arts, Culture & Media

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

The World

Organic Farming in China

Global Politics

China may not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking about places that American organic farmers could learn from. American advocates of a safe and sustainable food chain learned a few things on their recent trip to organic farms near Beijing.

Cooking Up Healthcare Reform

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

Botany of Desire

Host Steve Curwood talks with author Michael Pollan about his new book, “The Botany of Desire: A Plant’s-Eye View of the World.”

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