Livable Future

There is too much carbon in the atmosphere and too much water vapor. By creating a healthier #soil ecosystem, #regenerativefarming draws down more of both greenhouse gases, benefiting farms and the climate. clf.jhsph.edu/about-us/news/… #CLFSoilMicrobes

Seafood is “the only natural source of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids” which are crucial for brain and heart health and difficult for the body to synthesize efficiently from plant sources, says CLF’s Andrew Thorne-Lyman. publichealth.jhu.edu/2026/americas-… @JohnsHopkinsSPH

“The obsession with protein is actually driven by the perception that more protein equals better health,” says @LivableFuture's Daphene Altema-Johnson. But protein comes in different forms, with different nutrient profiles and health implications. publichealth.jhu.edu/2026/americas-…

Meet Nina Elkadi, Editor-at-Large, Sentient, and a participant in our Food Systems and Public Health Fellowship for Journalists. CLF is accepting applications now for our 2026-2027 cohort. clf.jhsph.edu/about-us/news/…

In the new episode of Unconfined, CLF’s Tom Philpott reflects on a story he wrote about the possible connection between rising cancer rates in Iowa and industrial food animal production. clf.jhsph.edu/corn-belts-tra…

Meet Elizabeth Myong, KERA’s Arts Collaborative Reporter/Producer, and a participant in our Food Systems and Public Health Fellowship for Journalists. CLF is accepting applications now for our 2026-2027 cohort. clf.jhsph.edu/about-us/news/…

Last year brought about several new food trends that influenced the diets of many, particularly young and middle-aged adults. clf.jhsph.edu/viewpoints/foo…

Maryland officials are backing a bill to allow chicken growers to construct new poultry houses despite permit delays. CLF’s Patti Truant Anderson stated, “This is a temporary problem that can be solved without permanently weakening oversight.” marylandmatters.org/2026/02/13/mar…

The winter issue of The CLF Quarterly is here. Check it out - and be sure to subscribe! ow.ly/sWgp50YerFi

On his research farm, microbiologist David Johnson created a fungal-dominated #compost. He says fungi provided the most significant boost to his farm’s productivity of all the factors he studied. clf.jhsph.edu/about-us/news/… #regenerativefarming #CLFSoilMicrobes

New Study! Researchers at CLF analyze food policy councils’ use of racial & social #equity frameworks during #COVID19. clf.jhsph.edu/about-us/news/…

CLF’s Patti Anderson reflects on the newly released Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the recent CLF survey about them. clf.jhsph.edu/viewpoints/who… #DietaryGuidelines

APPLY NOW! CLF is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 cohort of the Food Systems and Public Health Fellowship for Journalists.The application period is open now and closes on March 1, 2026. clf.jhsph.edu/about-us/news/…

In a new Op-Ed in @thehill , CLF’s Daphene Altema-Johnson, Andrew Thorne-Lyman & Patti Truant Anderson discuss how the 2025 Dietary Guidelines promote more meat & dairy—but what Americans really need is more fiber, which comes from foods like legumes. thehill.com/opinion/health…

Check out Episode 27 of #Unconfined! CLF experts Daphene Altema-Johnson and Patti Truant Anderson delve into RFK Jr.’s new dietary guidelines. Don’t miss it! clf.jhsph.edu/unconfined-pod…

CLF's Patti Truant Anderson welcomes the new food pyramid's focus on whole foods but is concerned about the emphasis on protein & meat. She advises consumers to balance protein intake & saturated fat through plant-based & seafood options. wtop.com/health-fitness…

The updated 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans were released this week! In a survey fielded ahead of the release, CLF asked Americans about their opinions and knowledge of the #DietaryGuidelines. Learn more: clf.jhsph.edu/sites/default/… #Nutrition

Updated #DietaryGuidelines emphasize animal proteins, positioning plant-based options like beans & nuts as secondary. CLF’s Becky Ramsing warns this could lead to increased meat consumption, impacting food options in government institutions like schools. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Meatless Monday promotes a shift in our food habits! By promoting a meat-free day each week, it highlights aspects of public health and climate awareness while showcasing plant-based options. slowfood.com/blog-and-news/… #MeatlessMonday

“The movement of carbon from the atmosphere to soil – via green plants – represents the most powerful tool we have at our disposal for the … reduction of atmospheric CO2.” - Microbiologist Christine Jones. Learn more in CLF's new book: clf.jhsph.edu/about-us/news/… #CLFSoilMicrobes