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Minneapolis is the latest US city to demand emissions-free shipping
The city, where Target is headquartered, is pressuring big brands to “abandon fossil-fueled ships.”
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Northeast drought endangers Massachusetts’ cranberry harvest
Another year of erratic weather means cranberry farmers are facing slim margins and tough decisions.
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Railroad strike threatens power in coal-dependent states
Coal’s dependence on railways could lead to electricity shortages and sky-high prices.
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‘I just want my people out here’: Black-led groups in Detroit are cultivating access to nature
A growing number of initiatives in Detroit are working to redefine outdoor activities as acts of liberation.
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Neighbors and a conservation group win key battle over illegal mine in national scenic area
Multi-year struggle for Columbia Gorge community shows that laws are only as strong as their enforcement.
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Cities are planting trees. Why not make them fruit trees?
From backyards to sidewalks, communities in Philadelphia and beyond see food-bearing trees as a path to food justice and climate adaptation.
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Fermented pawpaw hot sauce
This hearty fruit looks like a mango and tastes like a banana, and is part of a vision to bring urban orchards to city streets.
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Easy seasoned collard greens
Growing (and cooking) this Black and southern American staple can offer lessons in reciprocity, resourcefulness, and connection to the land.
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To feed my soul, I went back to my roots
Writer Syris Valentine volunteered on a farm in Seattle. He shares how the experience taught him about much more than agriculture.
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Mushroom quiche with perennial wheat crust
Soil-smart, climate-resilient perennials can replace annual crops in a variety of recipes — like the flour in this quiche crust.
