Myth 1: Industrial agriculture will put an end to hunger
Not true. Hunger is not caused by food shortages, but by poverty. Marco Visscher | April 2003 issue Hunger plagues some 800 million people in the world. In India, 200 million do not get enough to eat, in Brazil 70 million and in the United States 33 million. Every four seconds someone in the world Read More...
Myth 2: Industrially produced food is safe, healthy and nutritious
Not true. In fact, industrial agriculture compromises food safety and nutrient values while increasing incidences of illnesses such as cancer, heart disease and obesity. Marco Visscher | April 2003 issue A trip to the local supermarket feeds the belief that there is nothing wrong with our food. Read More...
Start a revolution in your kitchen
The shopping list that really contributes to a better world involves local, biological farmers, fair-trade products and vitamin supplements. Some steps for an action plan. Marco Visscher | April 2003 issue Local food Buying fresh, local seasonal food reduces the need for transport and, Read More...
Unhappy meal
Ok, so industrial agriculture has not been the most favourable development. But what does this mean to consumers? To their health and rights?Marco Visscher | April 2003 issue Hypocrites, the founder of modern medicine, said it clearly some 2,500 years ago: 'Your food is your medicine, your Read More...
'Every nation needs to be disarmed'
Dennis Kucinich is a presidential candidate for the American Democratic Party. By calling for peace and international solidarity he is expressing a view held by many Americans, but is rarely voiced in politics. Tikkun| March 2003 issue What is the worldview that you would bring with you to your Read More...
Going, going, GATS
More and more people are turning against the sell-off of public servicesMarco Visscher | March 2003 issue All over Europe, thousands of people are rising up in protest against the lack of democracy and openness surounding a new trade agreement. The European Commission is currently negotiating GATS, Read More...
Please help
Despite the known risks, Shell opened a chemical plant in Brazil. The effects were dramatic. What can Shell do to help the victims? Jurriaan Kamp and Tijn Touber | March 2003 issue A story about the global economy. It begins 50 years ago after World War Two. The chemical industry is quickly making Read More...
Where the sidewalks end
One in seven people live in a slum. These neighbourhoods present a threat to domestic and international stability. Better policies can help these areas integrate in society and significantly improve the lives of those living there.Molly O'Meara Sheehan | March 2003 issue Squinting in the sunlight, Read More...
World Social Forum 2003
Looking back at the World Social Forum Jurriaan Kamp, Helene de Puy, Tijn Touber and Marco Visscher | February 2003 issue It is a matter of choice. Either you believe in the world of power and money, of politics and elections and slow change. Or you believe in justice and respect, in your own Read More...
Radha Kumar's break
Solving ethnic conflicts around the world - Radha Kumar has not chosen an easy objective to tackle. For years she was the angry activist that climbed over barricades but now, thanks to pearls of ancient wisdom from her homeland of India, she is looking for peace closer to home. Tijn Touber | Read More...