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States Want to Put More Local Food on School Lunch Trays. What Does That Mean, Exactly?
Local Food Purchasing Incentives are state programs that reimburse schools for buying locally. But first, states need to define what’s “local.”
Digging In: Why Don’t Americans Eat Mutton?
The idea of mutton leaves a bad taste for many US consumers—most of whom have never even tried it.
Opinion: The EATS Act Threatens Animal Welfare and Public Health While Protecting Corporate Profits
I am one of more than 500 veterinary professionals who oppose the proposed EATS Act. Supporting this legislation would violate our oath to prevent animal suffering.
How Our Network of Roadways Has Altered the Natural World
In his new book, Crossings, author Ben Goldfarb looks at the way roads have changed our landscapes, industries and environment.
Farm-to-Table Doesn’t Always Mean Farm-to-Glass
Why restaurants serving local fare may think globally when it comes to their drink menu.
Does the Future of Textiles Include Fermented Fashion?
Researchers and entrepreneurs consider kombucha and fermented biopolymers as a sustainable source material for clothing, car interiors and more.
In the Midwest, a growing service brings local food to your doorstep, fortifying community farms in the process.
Regenerative Food Certification: Gold Standard or Greenwashing?
For the growing movement of eaters looking to align their values with their plates, what does it mean when you purchase regenerative certified food? And can global certification systems find common ground in their definitions?
It’s Alive! The Debate Over Lab-Grown Chicken
Two US companies have been given approval to sell lab-grown chicken. They say it’s a way to eat meat without the inhumane conditions of factory farms. But detractors say the hype over cell-cultivated meat is overblown.
