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A Costly Lesson in Mushroom Identification
A mushroom collector makes a tiny mistake and almost needs a new liver
Some Food for Thought on “Moral Meat Eating”
What will it take to change our entrenched dietary patterns?
Empowering Women to Save the Planet, One Expedition at a Time
This initiative sent 76 female scientists to the southernmost continent
The (Poi) Power of Hawaiian Food Sovereignty
For some Hawaiians, reclaiming traditional food systems is a path to independence.
Femmes Environnementales: International Women’s Day Reading
Nine female nature writers who inspire us to explore, enjoy, and protect the planet
Women Are Underrepresented in Science. Can a Coloring Book Help?
Sara MacSorley wants STEM fields to be more inclusive
Is the Day Without a Woman Strike Symbolic? Yes, But It’s Also Effective.
Organizers of the Women’s March call for women to not show up on March 8
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activism
The Art of Cultured Meat
"Cellular agriculture" is on its way to producing consumable meat products from a lab
Envisioning a Border Without Walls
There's a better, greener way to have safe and secure borders
Hey Mr. Green! Should receipts be recycled?
Mr. Green gets close and personal with paper of all sizes
A Return to Untamed Places
A writer confronts age in the deep Montana wilderness.
Time in Nature: Doctor Recommended
Time in nature is good for body, mind, and spirit.
Invasive Species in Hawaii Are Eating Everything—Even Themselves
Cannibalism helps invaders out-compete native species
The View Is Made by Walking
A backpacker goes to the Grand Canyon, savoring the journey just as much as the destination
March Observing Highlights: A Star Disappears
Your days are about to get longer—in a good way
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astronomy
Adaptive Strategies
Skiing with the visually impaired at Park City’s National Ability Center
What's the Beef? Do the Math
The agriculture sector is responsible for about 9 percent of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.
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agriculture
Don't Believe Allan Savory's Hype: Cows Will Not Save the Planet
Sierra magazine editor Jason Mark is skeptical about grazing guru Allan Savory.
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agriculture
Crop Scientists Race to Create a Climate-Change-Resilient Agriculture
Photographer Lucas Foglia accompanies plant breeders as they search for the wild relatives of common food crops
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agriculture
