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You Asked: How Can I Find Out the Carbon Footprints of Different Foods?
We look at research from the Earth Institute and beyond to answer questions about the impacts of beef, soy, and more.
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Switch From Hunting to Herding Recorded in Ancient Pee
In a new study, scientists use urine salts to reconstruct the timing and scale of the Neolithic revolution at a Turkish archaeological site.
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Legal Empowerment in Liberia: An Interview with Green Advocates
Liberian NGO Green Advocates has been using OpenLandContracts.org to give rural communities more leverage in the decisions that affect their lands.
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Shade-Grown Coffee Helps Ecosystems and Farmers
A new study finds that coffee farmers could be better off financially if they used shade-growing practices for part of their production.
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Exploring the Intersection of Faith and Environmental Justice
Theologian Hussein Rashid discusses the challenges and possibilities he sees in environmental justice work today.
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What’s Needed for a Sustainable, Equitable and Healthy Food System?
A report integrates the environmental, health, and social impacts of agriculture into one framework to help us make informed decisions about food.
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In East Harlem, Community Gardens Provide More Than Food
A new study looks at how these green spaces impact gardeners and their communities.
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Bangladesh Gets a New Climate Academy
The academy will train a new generation of experts who can use climate services effectively to manage the risks and opportunities around food security in Bangladesh.
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Opening Up Sugar Contracts in Southeast Asia: An Interview with Golda Benjamin
A recent project by the Business & Human Rights Resource Center shows how OpenLandContracts.org can be used to strengthen advocacy around corporate accountability and good governance of natural resources.
