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Nathanael Johnson

    Latest articles by Nathanael Johnson

    Climate
    Why you shouldn’t panic about human DNA in veggie dogsWhy you shouldn’t panic about human DNA in veggie dogs
    Climate

    We aren’t talking about a “Soylent Green is people” scenario.

    By Nathanael Johnson
    Climate
    Congress looks increasingly skeptical about GMO labelingCongress looks increasingly skeptical about GMO labeling
    Climate

    The Senate agriculture committee warms to genetically modified foods.

    By Nathanael Johnson
    Climate
    What a war over oysters in San Francisco tells us about larger farming debatesWhat a war over oysters in San Francisco tells us about larger farming debates
    Climate

    Is the right goal to leave as much land as possible wild?

    By Nathanael Johnson
    Climate
    Livestock expert Temple Grandin on what’s wrong — and right — with factory farming todayLivestock expert Temple Grandin on what’s wrong — and right — with factory farming today
    Climate

    “People get into ‘big is bad, small is good.’ It’s not that simple.”

    By Nathanael Johnson
    Climate
    Is there a moral case for eating meat?Is there a moral case for eating meat?
    Climate

    Why vegetarians might not have a monopoly on ethical eating.

    By Nathanael Johnson
    Climate
    Can meat ever be environmentally friendly?Can meat ever be environmentally friendly?
    Climate

    Sustainable agriculture actually requires animals.

    By Nathanael Johnson
    Climate
    It’s official: California farmers volunteer to give up waterIt’s official: California farmers volunteer to give up water
    Climate

    Facing a serious drought, the state resorts to water cuts not seen since 1977.

    By Nathanael Johnson
    Technology
    California has a real water market — but it’s not exactly liquidCalifornia has a real water market — but it’s not exactly liquid
    Technology

    It’s tricky to show that the water you’re selling is legally yours, and tricky to get it to your buyer.

    By Nathanael Johnson
    Science
    California’s drought isn’t doomsday, but yes, it will change the stateCalifornia’s drought isn’t doomsday, but yes, it will change the state
    Science

    In a hotter California, some agriculture may get pushed out.

    By Nathanael Johnson
    Science
    Are marijuana regulations weeding out family farmers?Are marijuana regulations weeding out family farmers?
    Science

    The difficult economics of starting a new marijuana farm in newly legal states like Colorado.

    By Nathanael Johnson

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