In a world of ever rising energy costs it is becoming increasingly prudent that we begin to assess the role that energy plays in our food system. Transparency in our production systems, paired with additional research, will help us to map energy use and better understand the true cost of our current means of subsistence. Reliability will inherently increase with an increase in energy data. The Diet Dashboard attempts to increase visibility and accountability...

In 2006, over 90% of the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal waters were listed as impaired by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency due to low dissolved oxygen levels and/or poor water clarity related to nutrient pollution. Nearly half of the total nutrient input to the bay is a result of nonpoint source pollution from the nine million acres of farmland within its 64,000 square mile watershed. In order to protect both the Chesapeake Bay and the region's...

"Engaging images accompany information about diplodocus. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--

The diets of humans make a significant impact on the planet, including overutilization of limited resources and contribution to climate change. Diets high in animal proteins are associated with a greater impact on the environment, including carbon footprint, water footprint, and land usage, as well as an increased risk of chronic diseases and mortality, while diets high in whole plant foods are linked with reduced risks of obesity and chronic diseases...

"This book describes the migration habits of fish, including habitat, diet, and threats"--

Offers readers 12 healthy habits they can form for life, including finding fun ways to exercise and managing screen time. Full-color spreads give readers essential facts about each habit, its benefits, and how the reader can get started today.

In this book, early fluent readers will learn how and why bats live together in colonies, the animal’s habitat, diet, behaviors, appearance, and social structure.

A culmination of factors has created a reality among us where two thirds of the population is overweight or obese, 42 million American as are food insecure and 80 billion pounds of edible food is tossed annually. And on top of that, in the last 150 years, half of the world's topsoil has been lost as a result of human activities. With those statistics in mind, this project lead me to investigate the food idiosyncrasies of the average American diet...