3 articles by Alina Blake

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Most U.S. traffic signals run on outdated timing plans that prioritize speed over efficiency, and studies suggest that optimizing them for fuel use could reduce emissions by up to 20%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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