Slightly more than two years ago, I saw an Associated Press article about the disturbing relationship between slavery and the tuna industry. I posted a diary about it, and it got more attention than I expected. More than half of our imported tuna comes from Thailand, where abuses are apparently rampant. Since then, I have bought less tuna. I try to eat more fresh fish, from sustainable US fisheries.
I’m actually a fan of fresh catfish, that favorite southern delicacy, which is farmed widely in the South. It’s cheap and sustainable; plus it does not have to travel far to reach my table.
Tuna is a different matter. I always have a few cans handy in case I need to make a quick meal, or if I really need to impress Noble Fur. Rating brands from worst to best is always an inexact science, but Huffington Post has this article from Greenpeace, The Best And Worst Cans Of Tuna, Based On Sustainability. Now, I usually hesitate to quote Greenpeace, because they historically have run off the rails when it comes to their protests of forestry practices, but they are more in their element when working to protect our fisheries.
David Pinsky from Greenpeace explained to HuffPost how they go about ranking the cans. “The tuna brands are evaluated on sustainability, social responsibility, auditing, transparency with their labeling and information they provide consumers.
Out of 20 brands rated, which are the worst? Starkist, Hill Country Fare, and Walmart Great Value.
The best? Wild Planet, American Tuna, and Whole Foods Market 365.
So...what’s swimming in your neck of the woods today? Do you consume canned tuna? If so, do you try to purchase the most sustainable brands?
I might be busy today when this diary gets posted. If so, y’all know how to carry on without me. I’ll join in the conversation when I can.
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People's Climate March
Saturday, April 29, 2017 • 11:00 AM
Gather in front of the Capitol Building
Washington, DC
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1. peregrine kate
2. eeff
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People's Climate Movement Bay Area
Saturday, April 29, 2017 • 11:00 AM
Lake Merritt Amphitheatre
Lake Merritt Blvd
Oakland, CA
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1. boatsie
2. kimoconnor
3. norm
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People's Climate Movement Sister March - San Jose, CA
Saturday, April 29, 2017 • 10:00 AM
San Jose City Hall
200 E. Santa Clara Street
San Jose, CA
Lunch afterward at 1:30 PM at Il Fornaio, 302 South Market St. Kosmail navajo to reserve a seat.
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1. navajo
2. Meteor Blades
3. remembrance
4. TLOTM
5. Glen The Plumber
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People's Climate Mobilization - Sacramento
Saturday, April 29, 2017 • 11:00 AM
Capitol
1200 L Street
Sacramento, CA
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2017 Detroit People's Climate March
Saturday, April 29, 2017 • 2:00 PM
Peck Park
Brush & Frederick Street
Detroit, MI
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1. 2thanks (kosmail to connect with other Daily Kos readers)
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5. Tom Sullivan
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