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Farmworkers Cannot Wait for OSHA to Adequately Protect Them From Heat. The Fair Food Program Provides a Solution

Extreme heat is one of the most dangerous factors for farmworkers during the hot summer months. We need to act now to protect these workers and our food supply.

by Kathleen Sexsmith, Greg Asbed· June 13, 2024
Food-Article

Mexican Cities and States Could Run Out of Water. What’s the Solution?

More than 22 million people in Mexico City could face a complete water shortage this month, and millions more around the country deal with frequent droughts and water shortages. Is it time to rethink our relationship with water?

by Lauren Rothman· June 11, 2024
Food-Article

Ciudades y estados mexicanos podrían quedarse sin agua. ¿Cuál es la solución?

Más de 22 millones de personas en la Ciudad de México podrían enfrentar una escasez total de agua este mes, y millones más en todo el país lidian con sequías frecuentes y escasez de agua. ¿Es hora de replantearnos nuestra relación con el agua?

by Lauren Rothman· June 11, 2024
Farm-Article

How are Tree Fruit Farmers Adapting to a Changing Climate?

Climate change threatens to upend fruit production. From mulching to thinking bigger, here’s how some farmers are adjusting to a riskier future. 

by Hollie Stephens· April 23, 2024
Consumption-Article

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.

by Liz Susman Karp· April 3, 2024
Consumption-Op-ed

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.

by Laney Siegner· March 20, 2024
Food-Article

Climate Change Is Coming for Your Favorite Condiments

From mustard to ketchup, here's what to know about how a warming world will impact the availability of beloved pantry staples.

by Kathleen Willcox· February 27, 2024
Farm-Explainer

Swapping Seasons, Casting Shade: How Farmers Are Growing Food in the Fearsome Phoenix Heat

Food farmers are making it work in sweltering Arizona, offering lessons for farmers in other regions where summer temperatures are rising.

by Callie Radke Stevens· February 19, 2024
Farm-Op-ed

Opinion: With Community Solar, It’s Not Renewable Energy vs. Rural Character

Community solar provides an option for whole communities to share in the benefits of locally generated clean energy together. 

by Bruce Stewart· January 24, 2024
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