Bike co-ops uphold a tradition of self-empowerment through cycling.
Little Free Library’s Not-So-Little Commitment to Getting the Word Out
These book-sharing boxes promote literacy and strengthen communities.
Time Is the New Money
Time banking is easing financial strain and promoting societal health.
Food Companies Intentionally Make Their Products Addictive, and It’s Leading to Chronic Diseases
Foods with unnaturally high levels of sugar and salt keep Americans snacking their way to obesity.
How Corporations Are Fueling Geopolitical Tensions and Global Conflicts in the 21st Century
Multinational corporations with global reach are increasingly getting entangled in conflicts and geopolitical rivalries by supporting multiple sides. As the U.S.-led global order faces challenges, their influence as transnational actors will only increase.
The Humble Carrot’s Colorful History
The carrot has followed armies, colonial explorers, and politicians to become one of the world’s most prized vegetables.
The GOP’s Stalinesque Plan 2025 to Shape the Future of U.S. Food and Agriculture
The conservative think tank Heritage Foundation wants to rid the USDA of sustainability, climate change mitigation, and racial equity.
Can You Reset Your Biological Age to Live a Longer, Healthier Life?
Biological age may really just be a number.
How Media Companies Can Meet Their Climate Commitments—and How Readers Can Help
By Laura Lee Cascada The global shift toward plant-forward diets, particularly in wealthy countries, is consistently recognized as one of the most effective ways to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.Given the significant influence media wields in shaping cultural norms, news outlets have a unique opportunity to promote plant-based eating, mainly through the recipes they offer their audiences. […]
What are some ways to grow more food on less land, given population growth and less arable land?
With human numbers expected to swell to 10 billion by 2060 and the amount of arable land shrinking, finding sustainable ways to produce more food on less land is a pressing concern.