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Environmental info on the 2008 Prez. Candidates

Not to bring up politics, but the seniors of 2008 will be voting for the first time in the next presidential election. Let's not wait until they come up with passable ideas...if our environmental justice movement is strong enough, the proper leaders will step up. We shouldn't focus too much time on the platforms of the current candidates 1 1/2 years in advance...let's continue making demands for them to satisfy. Grist is starting an interesting series of interview on environmental issues with all the presidential hopefuls, many whom I've never heard of before. Read about the 1st one here. 

Forget the Farm Bill

Check out this article from food issues guru Tom Philpott on the best way to get our nation eating nutritious and environmentally sane foods. If food issues catch your interest, check out other pieces written by Philpott.