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How Native Water Protectors Champion Water Quality

Native advocates lead initiatives in the fight against fossil fuel impacts, pollution and overdevelopment.

by Hadassah Patterson
Farm-Republication

Growing Corn in the Desert, No Irrigation Required

The surreal sight of squash, melons and corn sprouting from the sandy ground reflects an ancient farming technique that’s newly relevant.

by Michaela Hass, Reasons to be Cheerful
Farm-Series

Dive Deep: The Future of Aquaculture

What will become of our oceans, and our aquaculture industry? These stories highlight people working to ensure smooth sailing in our waters for years to come.

by Modern Farmer
Farm-Article

Rural Drinking Water Has a Nitrate Problem

But the consolidation of the sector makes it increasingly hard for organizers to push for drinking water regulation. According to experts, local actions need to be paired with more federal regulation to properly address the drinking water nitrate pollution.

by Claire Carlson, The Daily Yonder
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Consumption-On The Ground

On the Ground With Initiatives Responding to PFAS

Researchers and advocates around the world are looking for ways to help address the PFAS problem. Here is a quick look at some of these projects in their various stages of development.

by Daniel Walton
Farm-MTMF

Meet the 97-Year-Old Salt-Harvesting Matriarch

She taught her family the traditional ways of harvesting salt, and today, they still harvest completely by hand. An eco-tourism model helps this family keep going.

by Elena Valeriote
Food-Article

Mexican Cities and States Could Run Out of Water. What’s the Solution?

More than 22 million people in Mexico City could face a complete water shortage this month, and millions more around the country deal with frequent droughts and water shortages. Is it time to rethink our relationship with water?

by Lauren Rothman
Food-Article

Ciudades y estados mexicanos podrían quedarse sin agua. ¿Cuál es la solución?

Más de 22 millones de personas en la Ciudad de México podrían enfrentar una escasez total de agua este mes, y millones más en todo el país lidian con sequías frecuentes y escasez de agua. ¿Es hora de replantearnos nuestra relación con el agua?

by Lauren Rothman
Consumption-Series

The PFAS Problem: Demystifying “Forever Chemicals”

In this series, we breakdown PFAS - the "forever chemicals" that are are simultaneously everywhere, toxic, and largely unregulated and help you understand what can do to protect yourself.

by Modern Farmer
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