Viewpoints
Viewpoints features essays and interviews by the Center for a Livable Future’s staff, faculty, fellows and other affiliates. These opinions are opinions—not representations of the Center’s priorities, activities or stances.
Diet, Health & Planetary Boundaries
How a World War I Rationing Program Could be Cause for Thanks This Holiday Season
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Meatless Monday movement.
Food Policy & Governance, Diet, Health & Planetary Boundaries, Reducing Food Waste
Wartime Rationing, Food Supply and Meatless Campaigns
Some modern campaigns against food waste harken back to the World Wars.
Diet, Health & Planetary Boundaries
Wilson, Roosevelt, Obama – First Ladies Lead on Food
Edith Wilson and Eleanor Roosevelt steered the country through times of trouble by practicing what they preached.
Diet, Health & Planetary Boundaries, Reducing Food Waste
Women, the World Wars and the Meatless Campaigns
Eating more vegetables and less meat became patriotic during the war.
Food Policy & Governance
Food Policy Councils: Is There a Best Structure?
FPCs of all organizational types are converging around similar concepts and sharing similar language to discuss the food system.
Food Systems & Climate Change, Food Animal Production, Diet, Health & Planetary Boundaries
When Replacing Meat, Some Foods Do Less Harm than Others
Is almond milk better than cow's milk? How does a processed bean burger compare to grass-fed beef?
Food Policy & Governance, Food Animal Production
Food Systems Advocacy in Rural America: Don’t Say Environment
There are words Mark Winne won't use when working in rural regions: “justice” and “equity” are two of them.
Food Policy & Governance, Diet, Health & Planetary Boundaries
A Red State Rejects the Right to Farm
Oklahoma elected a right-wing presidential candidate who has promised to do away with environmental regulations, while simultaneously voting to uphold current regulations on farming and ranching.
Diet, Health & Planetary Boundaries
Can Kids Go Vegan?
Children are not little adults. They have special nutrition needs for growth and development.