The Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future investigates the intersection of #foodsystems and #publichealth.
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In this episode of Unconfined, journalist Eric Schlosser reflects on the 25th anniversary of his landmark book, Fast Food Nation. w/ @tomphilpott @penguinrandom
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Congrats to Nina Elkadi, a CLF Food Systems and Public Health Fellow in Journalism, for her 2026 Covering Climate Now Journalism award! Nina reported on Arizona families struggling to ration water used for alfalfa farms. @nina b. elkadi
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Plant-based milks - Are they good for us? Are they good for the planet? On this Gastropod podcast, Brent Kim and Becky Ramsing talk about CLF research into the public health implications of dairy and plant-based milks.
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A new survey from CLF finds that drinking water quality is among the most important issues for Iowa voters, who frequently cited concerns about health, nitrates, and rising cancer rates in the state.
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Inside Climate News asked CLF’s Sara Lupolt to weigh in on research on food packaging chemicals such as PFAS and phthalates—Lupolt suggested the research could be used as a roadmap to regulate food-contact chemicals. @insideclimate
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In an article in @FoodDive, CLF’s Daphene Altema-Johnson weighs in on Americans’ current obsession with protein. fooddive.com/news/protein-de…
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Fast-food chains are reportedly falling short on their pledges to reduce antibiotics in beef supply chains. CLF’s @meghandavisdvm notes true prevention means using antibiotics only in response to a documented on-farm risk, not as routine practice.
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CLF has partnered with Food + Planet to launch a set of competency-aligned educational modules designed to prepare nutrition and dietetic students to advocate for sustainable food systems. Resources include slides and case studies. clf.jhsph.edu/nourishing-fut…
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Episode 34 is out now: food system scholar @_RajPatel cuts through the tangled problems of the industrial food system and points toward a better future. clf.jhsph.edu/unconfined-pod…
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CLF’s Liz Nussbaumer’s point about fisheries being a “blind spot” reflects a broader truth across sectors: worker protections and economic stability must evolve alongside new risks, whether in food systems or in the face of AI disruption. newrepublic.com/post/214372/…
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2022 Census of Agriculture data shows fewer farms, larger farms, and more concentrated animal agriculture in the U.S. These shifts can harm rural economies, increase environmental & public health risks. clf.jhsph.edu/about-us/news/…
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Recent Cyclospora, Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli, botulism and egg recalls show how vulnerable our food supply is. CLF’s @davelove1 says, “Cuts to food safety...make the food system more susceptible to these types of outbreaks.”
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An executive order on regenerative agriculture is getting attention, but without new funding it may not deliver real support for farmers. CLF looks at cuts to EQIP/CSP & the gap between climate-friendly messaging & policy. clf.jhsph.edu/viewpoints/reg…
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Improving food systems requires nuance, not blanket judgments on all ultra-processed foods. Some processed options, like plant-based meat and dairy alternatives, can support healthier diets. #MeatlessMonday is one practical way to make that shift. newfoodmagazine.com/ultra-pr…
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Alan Goldberg will be remembered as a cherished friend and ally who helped launch the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future. clf.jhsph.edu/viewpoints/hon…
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Food Systems & Public Health Fellow Daniel Shailer @danswimsMCS wrote for Sentient Media about mismatched U.S./U.K. rules + limited FDA testing = possible blind spots for imported salmon such as AMR (antimicrobial resistance). CLF’s @davelove1
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Food Systems and Public Health Fellow Rebecca Pereira wrote for the Concord Monitor @ConMonitorNews on how New Hampshire farmers are adapting to unstable weather. Small changes help, but many worry they won’t be enough as climate conditions worsen.
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Food Systems and Public Health Fellow Miranda Lipton wrote for City Limits @CityLimitsNews on how NYC can keep food moving during crises. CLF’s Roni Neff @rneff1 is quoted.
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Food Systems & Public Health Fellow Melody Schreiber reports for The Guardian on the growing threat of the new world screwworm as it spreads into the U.S. Illegal cattle trafficking is a major driver.
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New Unconfined episode: Host Christine Grillo interviews Jessica Knurick, RD, PhD, on #MAHA tactics and debunking claims from the Make America Healthy Again movement. clf.jhsph.edu/maha-movements…
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