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THIS IS SCARY!
Posted by nickThink this photo by Andrew Plotsky is scary. Well listen to this…
Scientists have just unveiled a preservative that could increase shelf life of fresh food for “up to three years.” Yes we said it, YEARS!
The news has come at an opportunistic time given the recent rash of E Coli outbreaks. But the deeper question goes unanswered: Why has there been a string of E Coli outbreaks?
While Bisin rids dangerous bacteria and increases shelf life it does not resolve the underlying issue at stake: that the consolidation of the food system is dangerous. There’s a reason 36 million pounds of turkey was recalled this week. 20 thousand birds living in a closed unit is a sure fire way to spread disease. This system is flawed and will not be righted until we put a new lens to livestock farming altogether.
Shall we grant the likes of Cargill the right to cover up their mess with “natural preservatives” or dive into the muck of the hog pen and rewrite the system altogether?
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Andre Szabo
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Andre Szabo
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Andre Szabo sometimes shoots photographs. Most of the time he makes videos and reads good books. He's in Boston now but will soon be hopping around.
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Dave Adams
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Gabrielle Lurie
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Gabrielle Lurie is a graduate of New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts in Photography and Imaging. She is a freelance photographer, currently working in NYC. She recently exhibited her work entitled "The Rhythm of Chaos" at the Gulf and Western Galleries. Gabrielle is a dedicated vegetarian and avid proponent of organic lifestyles.
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Tracy Clayton
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Tracy is a Seattle transplant by way of Manila, Miami, and DC with a few stops in between. You can find Tracy on city streets camera in hand collecting urban scenes that would otherwise go unnoticed.
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Eli Chamberlin
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Eli Chamberlin
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Eli Chamberlin is a graduate of the University of British Columbia and an avid photographer. He grew up in the country-side of Vermont, where he learned to be passionate about buying local and supporting small business from his parents who are both restauranteurs. Eli currently resides in Vancouver, British Columbia but is planning a Magellan-esque global journey. Coming soon to a city near you.