Spotlight On a Cannery Trying to Revive A Dormant Fishing Tradition
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Biogas From Mega-Dairies Is a Problem, Not a Solution
Manure biogas production has been touted as an environmental remedy to methane emissions from animal agriculture. But researchers, advocates and community members want you to know what’s really going on—and what you can do about it.
Holding onto Farmland, One Conservation Easement at a Time
Across the United States, the land of retiring farmers and ranchers is getting bought up by developers eager to subdivide it. Land trusts may be the solution to the farm loss problem.
Sequestering Carbon Is Not Just A Science But An Art, Too
Putting soil first, artist Brooke Singer founded Carbon Sponge for anyone to make positive change for the climate.
Opinion: To Make a Real Impact on Climate Change, We Must Move Beyond the Carbon Footprint
Focusing on just one emissions metric minimizes all the other benefits of actions like urban agriculture.
Composting Makes Sense. Why Don’t More Cities Do It?
From small, backyard bins to municipality-run programs, compost is a great way to divert waste from landfills. So, why aren’t there more public programs available?
Does your city offer compost? Help us fill in our map of the US and Canada, and let us know what your municipality does with food waste.
Spotlight On the Modern Composters on Wheels
Soil Cycle picks up food waste on bikes and turns it into compost for its customers.
Making ‘Weeds’ Part of the Food System
Tama Matsuoka Wong’s new book, Into the Weeds, is an invitation to change the way you look at what grows around you.
Digging In: Food’s Big, Plastic Problem
We’re swimming in plastic, and often eating it, too. So, what can we do about it?
