Forty-five years ago today, millions of Americans demonstrated in the streets, began discussing environmental issues, and started trying to tackle a problem that hadn’t even been on most folks’ radars at the time – and certainly wasn’t the hot-button political issue it is today.
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Is there anything broccoli can’t do?
Distant Collisions: The Photographs of Kacper Kowalski
Visually stunning abstract qualities in the photographs of Kacper Kowalski that are more like paintings than moments captured on film.
Craft Distiller Wants to Save Small Farms
Craft distiller Joel Elder believes the future of small farms lies in a bottle, and he wants to be the one to show farmers that booze can help their bottom line.
Guerrilla Gardening: Woman Promotes Positive Change by Planting in Potholes
Like many others, Elaine Santore noticed the growing pothole problem that plagued her city after the harsh winter. Instead of simply complaining about the holes in the road, Santore decided to fill them in herself – with miniature gardens.
Review: Blue Ribbon Canning: Award-Winning Recipes
Blue Ribbon Canning includes interesting creations from award-winning canners across the United States. There’s strawberry jam, but there’s also canned mushrooms, vegetable soup and caponata for the brave.
Regulators Vote To Halt All Pacific Sardine Fishing
A lack of sardines has led to starving sea lions, pelicans and fishermen. What’s going on here?
The Moo Man follows an affable, compassionate farmer who is dedicated to his tiny herd on the increasingly obsolete family dairy farm.
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