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Farm to school efforts just got a big influx of cash. Will it help more schools get on board?
California approved a massive increase in funds to help school districts buy locally grown foods. But money is just one of many obstacles to success.
Joining this grocery co-op has totally reshaped my relationship to shopping
Birch Community Services in Portland, Oregon, takes a radical approach to rescuing food, reducing food waste, and helping people manage their money—and futures.
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'Eco-Score' labels make shopping more sustainable
A simple letter-grading system in the U.K. has led to a significant shift towards ecologically greener foods.
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How to do Thanksgiving with less waste
For environmental advocates, it includes small measures like reusing ingredients, and broader efforts like rethinking our relationship to the holiday.
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Promise or peril? Importing hydropower to fuel the clean energy transition
U.S. states hope to tap Canada’s network of large dams to meet low-carbon goals, but do better options exist closer to home?
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By switching to a plant-based diet, Eric Adams is 'healthy at last'
In his new book, the Brooklyn Borough president chronicles his journey from a diabetes diagnosis to restored health, and maps a path for communities of color to healthy eating, even in food swamps.
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And now for some good news: 20 inspiring food and agriculture stories
Despite the headlines, people nationwide are working together with compassion, ingenuity, and solidarity to solve problems across the food system.
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