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Taking On The Global Climate Crisis
After four years of apathy toward the United States’ climate crisis, a new administration in Washington is trying to make good on the country’s years-old pledge to reduce carbon emissions drastically. China, America’s top political rival and world polluter, sees an opening to exploit the U.S.’ erratic climate policy. China’s demands that the U.S. improve […]
Hugelkultur Gardens: No-Dig, Less Work, And Great Yields
Are you looking for a gardening method with no back-breaking work or expensive inputs? Then look no further than Hugelkultur! This no-dig technique has been around for centuries and involves creating thriving gardens from woody debris and other natural materials found around the yard. You’ll not only recycle logs, branches, and fallen leaves, but you’ll […]
Want To Save The World? Start By Saving The Soil
What is “Living Soil”? It seems like a concept that has been gaining momentum in the 21st century. I won’t get into the dust bowl history and how “soil conservation” became a mainstay of conventional agriculture, although I encourage you to read up on it. I want to fast forward to a time when “Soil […]
The Rise Of Eco-Anxiety: How Can We Learn To Cope?
These days, it’s hard not to feel stressed about the environment. The world is heating too quickly, and major weather events like hurricanes, flooding, drought, and forest fires are all too common. In some places, heat waves and pollution levels are causing health problems. Food waste and overconsumption are significant issues too. We are at […]
Could Regenerative Agriculture Be the Answer to Climate Change?
The world’s farming industry and food system are no longer fit for purpose. Farming is directly responsible for nearly 30% of all greenhouse emissions, and industrial agriculture is eroding soil at a rate of 24 billion tonnes a year. Modern agricultural practices are also contributing to wildlife and insect extinction. Around 40% of global insect […]
Urban Gardening Essential To Mitigating The Effects of Climate Change
Imagine if every one of our cities was bursting with urban farms? Fruit, vegetable, and flower crops growing in community gardens or raised beds and containers on every rooftop and balcony; that’s the dream. Experts say urban gardening might be a big piece of the puzzle in mitigating climate change. How Urban Gardening Helps Greening up […]