My old college bud, Kenny Scharf, is arguably the original green artist – a brilliant guy from L.A. who began his …
Brazil
Rio De Janeiro’s Eco Barriers: Protecting the Environment or Hiding the Slums?
Debate is raging over Rio De Janeiro’s proposed eco-barriers designed, according to officials, to protect its enda…
GMO Soy Doesn't Pay Off for Brazil
When farmers in Mato Grosso, the top soy-producing state in Brazil, were introduced to GMO soy varieties, they jumped at…
Debunking the Most Popular Soy Myths
The topic of soy can create a big debate among healthy folks, and the viewpoints can be extreme. Who knew a humble green…
Of Soy, Slavery and Smoothies
Princess Isabella of Spain outlawed slavery in Brazil on May 13, 1888. And that would seem to be that. But it’s no…
The Soy Juggernaut: Deforestation & Land Grabs in Brazil
You may have seen or read exposés on corn monoculture – notably, the series here at EcoSalon back in November. But…