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How My Toddler Reminded Me of the Joys of Composting
It can sometimes be messy, but composting with kids helps introduce them to sustainable living—and makes it feel like less of a chore in the process.
Meat Industry Groups Promise to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions By 2030
By how much is yet to be determined.
Farmers Cry ‘Avocad-no!’ to Crazy Low Prices in Australia
A dramatic surplus of fruit has driven avocado prices so far down that, in some cases, it isn’t worth it for farmers to even harvest them.
Bill Seeks to Standardize and Promote Offshore Aquaculture
Yet it remains unclear whether or not offshore aquaculture is bad for the environment.
Maine Passes Nation’s First ‘Right to Food’ Amendment
Mainers have taken a bold step to protect the right of individuals to grow their own food.
California Finally Sees Rainfall, But Will It Help End the Drought?
Some parts of the state got as much as 5.44 inches of rain in a single day.
COVID-19 Infections and Deaths at Meatpacking Plants Much Higher Than Previously Thought
The new estimations are nearly three times higher than previous ones.
Why Global Food Prices Continue to Climb
An expert explains how fuel prices, bad weather, the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors are pushing food prices to historic levels.
7 New Cookbooks We’re Cozying Up With This Fall
Turn to these books for cooking inspiration.
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