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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.
‘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.
The Future of Beer Grains is Uncertain. Can Farmers and Brewers Protect Your Pint?
Using new grains and varietals, researchers and brewers are working to save the future of beer.
How Should Gene-Edited Seeds be Regulated?
In Canada, organic advocates are voicing opposition to government policies that don’t distinguish gene-edited seeds and crops as genetically modified.
Scouting Out Eco-Friendly Drinks in a Sea of Greenwashing
With no official definition for terms like “sustainable” or “natural,” how can you find eco-friendly drink options?
Meet the Virginia Retirees Making Sweet and Smoky Syrup from Fallen Bark
Joyce and Travis Miller are two of just a handful of hickory syrup producers in the world today.
The Bourbon Industry Relies on White Oaks, Which Are in Decline. Now, It’s All In on Saving Them
Bourbon barrels are made from fresh white oaks, but we’re running out of viable trees. Now, the very industry that contributed to the problem has the most invested in finding the solution.
Can You Trust the Organic Food Label?
“Organic” food is specifically certified and verified, but millions of dollars worth of fraud still occurs within the organic system.
Can the Blockchain Clear the Smoke for Cannabis?
Cannabis often has a hazy supply chain, but blockchain technology promises seed-to-sale transparency for growers and consumers.
