Urban agriculture isn’t as climate-friendly as it seems – but these best practices can transform gardens and city farms
Several practices stood out for how effectively they can make fruits and vegetables grown in cities more climate-friendly.
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Florida lawmakers seek to change policy that has delayed beach nourishment work; ocean heat could mean another record year
The US Army Corps of Engineers has long pumped sand onto Pinellas County beaches, but a change in policy has ...
Real or artificial? A forestry scientist explains how to choose the most sustainable Christmas tree, no matter what it’s made of
There are advantages and disadvantages to both cut trees and artificial trees.
Let’s celebrate this holiday season with a commitment to reducing food waste
Food waste is a significant contributor to climate change, a problem that intensifies during the holidays.
Farm bill should encourage sustainable practices Â
We must influence Congress to promote the public good instead of the narrow private interests supported in past farm bills.
A simple way to prevent heaps of methane pollution: composting
A new study says composting could slash landfill emissions by as much as 84%.
Why bioplastics won’t solve our plastic problems
Bioplastics aren’t ready for prime time. Nearly always, they end up in a landfill.
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