Lucky Dip – Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

There’s a fungus among us. That black gunk in the bottom of your dishwasher, the result of bits of food and less harsh, environmentally-friendly detergents, could make you sick. [Toronto Star]

You know that list that came out recently about the foods with the most pesticides? That list is based on the pesticide residue that reaches consumers; some of the “best” produce in terms of amount of pesticide that reaches the consumers are the very worst items in terms of pesticide exposure for farm workers. [Grist]

Free bread at restaurants – a nice, hospitable gesture or an environmental disaster? [Globe and Mail]

Is your server on auto-pilot? [Inside Scoop SF]

Farm up, not out. But someone’s gotta go first and actually do it. [The Grid]

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