Articles by Sr. Staff Writer Nathanael Johnson
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Hits and misses in Boston Review’s GMO debate
Bravo to the Boston Review for gathering experts on both sides of the GMO divide. Next time, let them mix it up more.
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Data farm: MacArthur genius looks for food solutions from space
David Lobell's technique: Rise above the debate, collect and connect datasets, and try to figure out which sustainable farming techniques actually work.
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Are GMOs worth their weight in gold? To farmers, not exactly
Biotech seeds cost more and often return less than conventional crops or organic farming. But they do give farmers a kind of safety net.
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Republicans to the poor: Tighten your belts
In a symbolic move, the U.S. House votes to cut food stamps by $40 billion. Here's why it's still an epic 'screw you' to America's poor.
