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You’ve Already Been Exposed to Toxic PFAS. But You Can Take Steps to Minimize Future Exposure.

"Forever chemicals" are everywhere, but people aren’t powerless. Here are expert recommendations for how to decrease your risk of exposure.

by Lena Beck· December 20, 2023
A farmer stands over harvested oil palms.
Farm-Article

Do We Need to Farm Oil Crops?

New research finds that chemical synthesis of dietary fats is possible at scale.

by Lena Beck· November 29, 2023
Psilocybin mushrooms.
Consumption-Article

Manufacturing Psilocybin isn’t Difficult. Building a Legal Industry Is.

Humans have been interacting with psilocybin derived from fungi since time immemorial. But its legal industry is brand new and experiencing growing pains.

by Lena Beck· November 27, 2023
Consumption-Article

What if Animals Had the Same Rights as Humans?

In his new book, Steve Cooke paints a picture of a world where human-animal interactions are radically different than they are now.

by Lena Beck· November 8, 2023
Consumption-Article

‘Waste Wool’ is a Burden for Farmers. What if it Could be a Solution Instead?

Sheep farmers across the US and Canada often end up burning, burying or stockpiling wool. Entrepreneurs, researchers and community groups are working to flip the script by transforming discarded wool into a different kind of fertilizer.

by Lena Beck· November 6, 2023
Farm-Article

The Haunting of the Farm

On the farm, haunted houses and barns invite guests into a narrative about rural identity.

by Lena Beck· October 30, 2023
Farm-On The Ground

Stopping Aquaculture Rope Pollution at the Source

When pieces of yellow rope kept washing ashore, industry and community got together to turn the tide.

by Lena Beck· October 24, 2023
Farm-MTMF

The Art of Resurrecting Heirloom Watermelons

Some of the country’s best-tasting watermelons are the ones you’ve never heard of. These people are distributing their seeds— preserving their history and securing their future.

by Lena Beck· October 18, 2023
Consumption-Resources

When Labels Lie

Food labels are loaded with words and images that convey meaning. Knowing the story of your food means sifting through the true, the false and everything in between.

by Lena Beck· October 11, 2023
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