———————– ** Fresh Green Beans ** ———————– Grown in Kansas. Eaten Worldwide.

Photo: Andy Goldworthy

3/06/08, Week 8: Environmental Journalism through Pictures
How do pictures inform stories about the natural world? Guest lecturer photographer Chris Jordan will talk about his photo series on American consumption and waste. We will also discuss our final projects and screen portions of “Our Daily Bread.”

Reading/Viewing: Greening Business
1) “The Fight to Green the Eco-Unfriendly Skies,” Chris Gehrke
2) “Big Organics in Little Eco-Unfriendly Packages,” Natalie Hudson
3) “Vegetarian is the New Prius,” Kathy Freston
4) Review the following websites: http://www.triplepundit.com/ and http://www.greenbiz.com/
5) Author Jeff Goodell on Big Coal, Global Public Media (audio)
6) “Chefs Favor Local Produce,” Joseph Erba (video)

Image: The Vegan Dessert

Suggested Blog Post:
Joseph Erba’s video showed us ways Lawrence chefs are becoming more sustainable. What are other opportunities for Lawrence businesses to go green? Pick a single business and think about how you would green it. Take a look at the BALLE and Coop America websites if you need inspiration.

3/7 FIELD TRIP #4: Sustainable Urban Farms in Kansas City, MO (12:30-4:30pm, Host: Daniel Dermitzel) Overview of sustainable agriculture with the Kansas City Center for Urban Agriculture.