Alastair Bland

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Wine Moguls Destroy Land And Pay Small Fines As Cost Of Business, Say Activists

Monday, November 18, 2019

In California, fines are being levied against winemakers who violate environmental laws, but activists say they are a drop in the bucket compared to the damage.

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Why Restaurant Demand For Smaller Fish Fillets Is Bad News For Oceans

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Many U.S. chefs and retailers prefer intact fillets that constitute a single portion. That demand is driving overfishing for young fish that haven't reproduced. A new campaign aims to change that.

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Ancient Japanese Food Craft Brings Persimmons To American Palates

Wednesday, January 09, 2019

A traditional Japanese preparation of persimmons called hoshigaki is starting to trend in the U.S. thanks to social media. It turns ordinary persimmons into the Kobe beef of fruits.

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Fishermen Sue Big Oil For Its Role In Climate Change

Tuesday, December 04, 2018

The food industry is already feeling the effects of climate change, which will likely force expensive adaptations in the future. At least one sector is looking to make energy companies pay.

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California May Soon Unravel Controversial Nets Used To Harvest Swordfish

Thursday, November 08, 2018

Some of the last drift gillnet fishers in the world capture swordfish off the coast of California. But their days may be numbered as lawmakers seek to phase the nets out.

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Bye-Bye, Beer? Brewers Say They've Got A Plan On Climate Change

Thursday, October 18, 2018

A scientific paper published this week predicts climate change will send beer prices skyrocketing and drastically reduce the barley crop. It got tons of media attention. But is beer really doomed?

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Could A Ban On Fishing In International Waters Become A Reality?

Friday, September 14, 2018

As the United Nations meets to discuss high-seas biodiversity, scientists and activists say that while a fishing ban could profoundly help protect sea life, it may also be impossible to enforce.

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GMO Yeast Mimics Flavors Of Hops, But Will Craft Brewers Bite?

Wednesday, April 04, 2018

Some beer-brewing scientists have developed a genetically modified yeast that produces the same hoppy aromas and flavors beer drinkers like, without the hops. But some craft brewers are skeptical.

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Craft Beer, Brought To You By Big Beer

Friday, July 28, 2017

More than a dozen of America's most popular craft breweries have been bought by global beverage companies in recent years. Craft beer brewers say they're under attack by what they call "Big Beer."

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An Ancient Spanish Style Of Cider Takes Root In America

Monday, June 05, 2017

The tart, funky-tasting "sidra natural" can taste a bit off to first-timers. but as America's craft hard-cider market grows, and sour beer becomes more popular, people are warming up to the drink.

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Many Of California's Salmon Populations Unlikely To Survive The Century

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Climate change, dams and agriculture are threatening Chinook salmon, the iconic fish at the core of the state's fishing industry, a report predicts. And 23 other fish species are also at risk.

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The 'Haze Craze': Beer Lovers' Newfound Obsession With Murky IPAs

Monday, February 20, 2017

East Coast brewers have been making unfiltered, unpasteurized, hazy IPAs for about a decade. Their customers love the aromas and murky look of the beers. Now, the hazy beer craze has gone national.

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After A Long Day Of Fighting Climate Change, This Grain Is Ready For A Beer

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Kernza is a kind of grassy wheat that traps more carbon in the soil than crops like wheat and rice. Now, a West Coast brewery is using the grain in its new beer called Long Root Ale.

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Peruvian Farmers, Chefs (Yes, Chefs) Cash In On Guinea Pig Craze

Monday, October 17, 2016

The growing demand in South American restaurants for the rodent's crispy skin and fatty flesh is helping improve the lives of small farmers in Peru.

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Fishing And Foraging: How To Catch Your Seafood, Ethically

Monday, August 15, 2016

Fisherman Kirk Lombard's new book teaches people to fish and forage along the northern California coast, while urging them to harvest in moderation, follow regulations and respect sea creatures.

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Should Pacific Bluefin Tuna Be Listed As An Endangered Species?

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Environmental groups have asked the U.S. to give the prized fish protection under the Endangered Species Act. Some scientists and activists say the chances are slim but the action is long overdue.

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Tiny Forage Fish At Bottom Of Marine Food Web Get New Protections

Thursday, April 07, 2016

Demand for sardines and other small species has exploded, with many being used as feed for livestock and fish farming. New rules aim to protect these species from overfishing off the U.S. West Coast.

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An Upside To Climate Change? Better French Wine

Monday, March 21, 2016

Global warming has made conditions historically associated with great wines more frequent in Bordeaux and Burgundy, a study finds. But things look less bright for California vineyards.

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How In Trouble Are Bluefin Tuna, Really? Controversial Study Makes Waves

Tuesday, March 08, 2016

Bluefin tuna have been severely depleted by fishermen, and the fish have become a globally recognized poster child for the impacts of overfishing. Many chefs refuse to serve its rich, buttery flesh; many retailers no longer carry it; and consumers have become increasingly aware of the environmental costs associated with ...

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Herring Headache: The Big Obstacles To Eating Small Fish In California

Monday, February 29, 2016

Every winter, a small fleet of commercial fishing boats sets gillnets in the San Francisco Bay. Their target: Pacific herring, which enter the estuary in huge numbers to spawn and are easily caught by the millions. The fishermen fill their holds with herring just yards from the waterfront of downtown ...

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