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1 online resource (streaming video file) (25 min. 31 sec.) ; 154320722 bytes |
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On tonight's episode of E2: Transport our food systems, the way we produce, transport and consume food and the subsequent effect on our environment is explored. Agriculture is responsible for the reshaping of our landscapes and the balance of the species, it also contributes significantly to climate change.In the 21st century global food economy, most foods travel an average of 1,500 miles from farm to plate. As renowned author Michael Pollan elaborates, the impacts of this fossil fuel-driven system are detrimental to the environment, but also to our health and social well-being. But there are alternatives to the way we produce our food with less impact on our environment.PRODUCTION DETAILS:Produced by Kontentreal for TVF International. Executive Producers: Karena Albers and Tad Fettig |
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Closed captioning in English |
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Broadcast 2010-06-30 at 20:00:00 |
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Classification: G |
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Agriculture -- Social aspects.
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Food industry and trade -- Economic aspects.
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Food -- Economic aspects.
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Transportation -- Environmental aspects.
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Streaming video
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Bernard, Veronique, director
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Brendle, Glenn, contributor
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Horst-Landis, Dee, contributor
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Horst-landis, Philip, contributor
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Karlen, Ann, contributor
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McWilliams, James E, contributor
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Pitt, Brad, cast
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Pollan, Michael, contributor
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Wicks, Judy, contributor
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