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Food Systems
Refugee Food Cultures Enrich Us Food Systems
Feb 13th, 2023 | By Chelsea Graham
Refugees bring their unique food cultures with them to the US. As they feed their communities, they also make the food system stronger and more diverse.
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Transportation
Improving Bike Parking for the Urban Rider: Community Changemaker Shabazz Stuart
Jan 25th, 2023 | By Alex Lahr and Chelsea Graham
As bicycle usage continues to grow post-pandemic, Shabazz Stuart and his start-up Oonee are helping to tackle a common problem for urban riders: parking.
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Transportation
Why Doesn’t the US Have High Speed Rail?
Jan 12th, 2023 | By Chelsea Graham
High-speed rail is a comfortable, convenient and climate-friendly way of traveling in many countries, but faces logistical and political hurdles in the United States.
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Eco-living, Food systems, Transportation
5 Resolutions for a More Sustainable New Year
Jan 3rd, 2023 | By Chelsea Graham
Smart, structured goal-setting for the year can help you live more sustainably and appreciate your progress over time.
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Eco-living
Last Minute Gifts that Give Back Instead of Going into Landfills
Dec 15th, 2022 | By Chelsea Graham
A gift doesn’t necessarily have to be an object! With these ideas, you can give a gift that is both thoughtful and personal, as well as good for the planet and your community.
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Food systems
Is the Future of Meat Production Really in the Lab?
Dec 14th, 2022 | By Chelsea Graham
Lab-made meat hasn’t yet hit the shelves, but proponents see it as a solution to feed the world more sustainably. Skeptics highlight key questions around how successful it might be at scale.
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Transportation
Want to See More People Cycling to Work? Safe Infrastructure is Key
Dec 7th, 2022 | By Chelsea Graham
Increasing the use of bicycles for transportation can help decrease greenhouse gas emissions. Research shows that safe, suitable infrastructure can help get more bikes on the road.
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Transportation
Shipping innovations to make online shopping more sustainable
Nov 23rd, 2022 | By Chelsea Graham
As we do more and more of our purchasing online, it’s more important than ever for companies to invest in innovative technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their supply chains.
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Food System
Level-Up Your Thanksgiving Leftovers with These Creative Recipes and Tips
Nov 14th, 2022 | By Chelsea Graham
Thanksgiving is one of America’s biggest food waste days. Do your part to keep your leftovers out of the trash by turning them into dishes so tasty you’ll look forward to them year after year.
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