down the price of meat. But as a consequence, even animals whose choicest bits command $35.99 a pound are chiefly made up of parts that sell for only a buck or two more than their industrial equivalents. Ergo, the kobe beef... (30 replies, last updated by maria lorraine November 12, 2009)

I just notices my tomatoes are covered with white flies – no negative consequences before but this is a new one for me. Any suggestions? (3 replies, last updated by BeefeaterRocks August 4, 2009)

the open ocean, and as a consequence the seafood tastes noticeably different. Alas, bad environmental management and overfishing is taking a heavy toll, and it’s hard to find good crabcakes at a decent price even in the... (4 replies, last updated by Tom P November 19, 2001)

The actual dollar cost of organics vs the actual dollar cost of conventionally grown foods is only half the story. Conventionally grown foods often consume more fossil fuels and create unwanted environmental consequences that are... (32 replies, last updated by jlawrence01 May 5, 2008)

the environmental consequences of eating their sharksfin soup, because I had a hard time finding any in my bowl. Some of the other dishes weren’t so bad, but they really do charge top dollar. (13 replies, last updated by Wendy Lai July 30, 2003)

americanus)." Aquaculture 181: 1-10. Alderman, D. J., H. Rosenthal, et al. (1994). Chemicals used in mariculture, ICES Working Group Environmental Interactions of Mariculture. Alverson, D. and G. Ruggerone (1997). Escaped farm... (76 replies, last updated by pikawicca October 14, 2008)

I am lucky enough to have a 25-year-old daughter who is deeply involved in the environmental movement. Some of the time I take her advice with a grain of organically-gathered salt: I haven’t stopped wearing lipstick and... (12 replies, last updated by RShea78 November 13, 2008)

really asks about stuff like that. I’m just wondering how much interest or concern about issues like this there is among Chicago foodies. Do you make restaurant decisions based on environmental considerations? Are there... (2 replies, last updated by EWSflash November 11, 2009)

I think it’s great, if only for the environmentally-friendly aspect. But I admit I’d probably be mortified if my dinner date did it. Could you ask the staff to pack it in your tupperware, so at least you’re not... (57 replies, last updated by soupkitten December 5, 2007)

I would put the extra calories etc as unintended consequences. I don’t think these idiots are so evil as to intend people to eat more starch, bread is just another way to serve their purpose, have something edible hold the... (10 replies, last updated by Chew on That January 7, 2008)

Yes, I’m aware of that issue but don’t have enough information to comment, other than to note that any farming operation (consider, for example, corn farming and beef ranching) will have some unavoidable consequences... (5 replies, last updated by Peter March 23, 2004)

I lived in Charlottesville for 15 years before moving to San Francisco last year. I have bought and would again buy from Bean. First, he broke the rules (rules he knew well) and there are consequences for that. He will have to... (10 replies, last updated by MakingSense October 21, 2007)

Renee’s point that the article does not consider the costs of cleanup and environmental degradation is an excellent one. It further does not consider the possible health costs for people who may be impacted by the chemical... (11 replies, last updated by Brandon Nelson June 10, 2002)

. People still eat it, but I just cannot go there. In the Keys of Florida runoff from sugar agrabiz is killing the reef – cutting off a vital link in the food chain. With all the causes out there and predictions of dire... (72 replies, last updated by alkapal August 28, 2009)

have their own paradox: very high in calcium due to their bones, rich in Omega-3s, low in mercury — but high in PCBs and other toxins. Consumption recommendation: The Environmental Working Group suggests avoiding sardines due to... (17 replies, last updated by FlyFish July 9, 2008)