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5 articles by Alina Blake
Eco-living
Grilling Season Is Here. Here's How to Do It With Less Waste.
Jun 11th, 2026 | By Alina Blake
The climate footprint of a summer cookout has less to do with what fuel you're burning and more to do with what lands on the grate, how much of it you bought, and what happens to the leftovers after everyone goes home. Here's how to make a few small changes that add up.
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Eco-living
Your lawn is a lie: rethinking the American yard
May 27th, 2026 | By Alina Blake
The American lawn uses more water, chemicals, and fuel than most people realize. Here's what it costs, and what the alternatives look like.
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Food System
The State of Food Waste in 2026: Key Takeaways from ReFED's New Report
Apr 21st, 2026 | By Alina Blake
ReFED's 2026 report shows U.S. food waste declined for the first time since the pandemic.
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Innovation, Transportation
What If Better Traffic Lights Were a Climate Solution?
Apr 10th, 2026 | By Alina Blake
Most U.S. traffic signals run on outdated timing plans that prioritize speed over efficiency, and studies suggest that optimizing them for fuel use could reduce emissions by up to 20%
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Innovation, Food System
The new tools of sustainable agriculture: AI, robotics, gene editing, and more
Mar 31st, 2026 | By Alina Blake
From weed-zapping robots to drought-resistant crops, emerging agricultural technologies are producing measurable results, but who benefits remains an open question. TAGS: sustainable agriculture, agricultural technology, precision agriculture, climate resilience, food systems, AI and robotics
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