Food banks play a crucial role in keeping communities fed across the globe. Another vital but lesser-known benefit? They’re helping to fight climate change, with a recent impact report outlining the link between food banks and a reduction in carbon emissions.
From the fruits and vegetables in our fridges to the T-shirts in our closets and medicine in our cabinets, we rely on farmers to keep us fed, clothed, and healthy. And as the global population continues to expand — expected to increase by 2.2 billion by 2050 — so will our demands from growers: They’ll
Farmer Training Programs Are Helping America’s Oldest Workforce Pass the Torch Continue Reading »
There is a road in France surrounded by the sea that is visible one minute and, poof, gone the next. The vanishing act occurs on the Passage du Gois, a captivating causeway that can only be crossed twice daily at low tide. The tide eventually rises again and the road is dramatically covered up by
For over two decades, music fans and nature lovers have been convening in England’s scenic woodlands to dance and rock out while helping protect trees. Called Forest Live, the annual outdoor event comprised six festivals this June and July, with performances from Sting, Van Morrison, The Corrs, Anne-Marie, and more. “It’s one of the most
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Nature has inspired a wealth of beautiful poetry, and U.S. poet laureate Ada Limón is among those who frequently turn to the environment as a muse. This year, Limón is inviting the public to share in that connection with “You Are Here: Poetry in Parks,” a series of installations in a handful of the country’s
This past spring, a video of a man performing spinal manipulation on an apparently grateful giraffe went viral, introducing millions to Joren Whitley: chiropractor to the animals. If you’re just now realizing that animals can even have chiropractors, you’re in good company. Addressing that blind spot, as well as other commonly held misconceptions about his
Across the country, canals bask in the sun all day — a source of energy that currently isn’t being harnessed for a bigger purpose. This may soon change, however, as tribal land in Arizona is about to become home to the first solar-covered canal in the nation. “Canal solar allows for greater power production per
For the First Time in the US, a Canal Is Going Solar Continue Reading »
Move over, Miss Piggy: A new cast of characters from The Jim Henson Company is headed to television screens, and this time, they’re 2D and bearing a topical and optimistic message. Per a press release, the animated series, The Season Keepers, will invite young viewers to appreciate nature, with a goal of cultivating a sense
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From beaches to redwood forests, California is home to some of the most beautiful state parks in the country, and a new one has officially joined the ranks. Dos Rios State Park, a 1,600-acre riverfront sprawl in the San Joaquin Valley, opened to the public today, bringing the state’s total to 281. The opening was
Located off the Southern California coast, the Channel Islands are nicknamed the “Galapagos of North America,” as they host 145 plants and animals that can’t be found anywhere else in the world. One of those endemic species is the island fox. About the size of a house cat and the only carnivore unique to the
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