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Food-Article

How Two Committed Conservationists Revitalized a River With Beer

Worried about low flow in Arizona’s Verde River, conservationists have found a solution in new crops and a new brew.

by Ruvani de Silva
Food-Article

If Montreal Can Feed Itself Year-Round, More Cities Can

Montreal is the world capital of urban agriculture, proving that winter weather is no reason to stop eating locally.

by Kathleen Willcox
Consumption-Resources

What You Can Do About The Overwhelming Problem of Plastic Packaging

Both individual and collective action are key to stemming the tide of plastic waste. 

by Rose Garrett
Food-Article

Your Food is Less Nutritious Than It Used to Be

As our climate changes, our food is at risk of immediate dangers such as fires and floods. But there are long-term impacts that have already changed the makeup of the food you eat.

by Emily Baron Cadloff
Consumption-Article

This is the Year to Eat More Upcycled Foods

As consumer interest in climate-friendly consumption grows, “upcycled” products—made from food that otherwise wouldn’t be utilized—are gaining steam, with an official certification and more.

by Elena Valeriote
Food-Article

Climate Change Is Coming for Your Favorite Condiments

From mustard to ketchup, here's what to know about how a warming world will impact the availability of beloved pantry staples.

by Kathleen Willcox
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Consumption-Explainer

The Staggering Scale of Food Waste, Explained

The US wastes a third of its food. Here’s where it happens and how.

by Lena Beck
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Consumption-How to

A Bulk of Food Waste Happens at Home. Here’s How to Cut Your Footprint.

Experts tips for reeling in unnecessary waste.

by Lena Beck
Food-Op-ed

Opinion: To Find the Future of Food, We Need to Look to the Past

In his new book, The Lost Supper, author Taras Grescoe argues that we’ve become too far removed from farming and food production. The best hope for ensuring food security in the future lies in reacquainting ourselves with the lost and neglected agricultural practices from the past.

by Taras Grescoe
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