Climate Change

Wildfire smoke poses a severe yet often overlooked public health threat, with recent studies highlighting its deadly impact. As wildfires grow more frequent and intense, understanding and mitigating the health risks from smoke pollution becomes increasingly crucial for families and communities.

This article from nonprofit media organization Grist delves into the ongoing evasion of animal agriculture’s impact on climate change and explores the urgent need for a transformative approach to the global food system.

In a world of increasing climate chaos, farmers are more and more vulnerable to extreme weather events that threaten their livelihoods. Farming can be hard work under the best of circumstances, and a changing world is making matters harder and impacting farmers’ mental health. This article from Nexus Media News sheds light on the urgent need for culturally appropriate mental health services and stronger community support systems to help farmers navigate increasingly turbulent times.

This inspiring article unveils how young farmers are revolutionizing urban agriculture. By turning to eco-friendly techniques and battling systemic challenges, they're not just growing food — they're cultivating a more vibrant and sustainable future. From combating water pollution to supporting more healthy communities, this piece explores a movement that’s reshaping America's urban agricultural landscape. Join us in exploring how some green-thumbed visionaries are sowing seeds of change in their communities and beyond.

Food prices have risen dramatically in the last few years. But why? And how can you reduce your food bill without sacrificing your health?

Did you know that kitchen waste makes up a significant percentage of garbage worldwide, and that it contributes to climate chaos? In this article, you’ll discover how to easily collect food scraps in your kitchen to create compost and keep them out of the waste stream. Plus, find out the best countertop composting methods — and what to do with food scraps and compost even if you don’t have a garden or yard.

Research shows there’s a bias toward recycling for consumers when it comes to sustainability. As a result, there’s been a neglect of the other two R’s in waste management, reduce and reuse. This article emphasizes the importance of prioritizing source reduction strategies to address the global waste crisis. And to shift the responsibility from consumers back to corporations.

In a recent study, researchers compared the amount of meat and other animal products in subjects’ diets with the environmental impact of their food choices. Find out why plant-based diets have such a smaller impact on land, water, and other sustainability measures. And what the global impact could be of choosing to eat less meat.

Carnivore diets have moved from the extreme fringe into increasing prominence in parts of the nutrition and wellness world. These zero-carb diets contradict pretty much every mainstream nutritional theory. Yet their proponents claim an impressive and comprehensive array of benefits, from weight loss to remission of autoimmune disease to improved psychological health. So what does science say about the pros and cons of living almost exclusively on meat?

If you don’t have a solid plan to use up produce or know how to properly store it, your vibrant, nutritious, and flavorful fruits and vegetables can quickly transform into mush. And wasted food is wasted time, money, and resources. It can also put a wrench in your meal plans. And food waste has a detrimental impact on the planet. This article and video provide tips on how to extend the shelf life of and use up, fruits, veggies, and herbs in a variety of culinary applications to avoid waste and get the most out of your food.

Soil, like water and other natural resources, isn’t forever. Get insight into why it’s so important to preserve soil biodiversity, what’s currently threatening soil health, and what’s being done to increase biodiversity and regenerate soil.

This article explores the ways in which farms can combat climate change while also supporting pollinators. By restoring natural habitats and encouraging biodiversity, farmers are conserving valuable resources and helping to protect the world’s pollinators, which are essential for the future of agriculture and food production.