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Who is my MP?

As part of my thesis research, I emailed the 3 MP’s on the Wirral to gather some opinions on the work I am doing concerning local food production. My (questionnably) MP is Stephen Hesford, Wirral West and this is who … Continue reading

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Feeding the Cities

I’ve had quite a productive week of research including reading a great new book by Carolyn Steel called Hungry City. It charts the way cities have fed their populations and have grown to require more than the immediate hinterland to … Continue reading

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The end of the World?

Leanne pointed out Charlie Brooker’s column in the Guardian today, it just about sums everything up – hilarious: “And it had to happen, obviously. For years, money was just appearing from nowhere, or so we were told. People bought houses … Continue reading

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Urban Agriculture in Action: Cuba

When talking to people about local food production, I’m constantly asked whether I have seen the film about Cuba and local food production. Well yes I have, and I’d consider it one of the most important things to watch if … Continue reading

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XDR-TB

[youtube]http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=yj8KZNI6-W8[/youtube] This could be the next worldwide pandemic as tuberculosis is manifesting and becoming drug resistant. Watch the video and find out more

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