Planned obsolescence sucks. Here’s why it still exists
In December of 1924, the heads of all the major lightbulb manufacturers across the…
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The Problem with Consumerism
In 2009, South Korea did something remarkable. The country poured 2% of its GDP…
The Real Problem with GMO Food
On a crisp day in early August, 50 activists tore down a fence. They…
The Global Water Crisis, Explained
The Central Valley of California is one of the United States’ breadbaskets, or, more…
Could This Be the Solution to Reaching 100% Renewable Energy?
Tucked into a narrow valley straddling the border of Virginia and West Virginia lie…
Food Waste Causes Climate Change. Here’s How We Stop It.
Curries. Burgers. Sushi. Pizzas. Tortillas. As a species, food is central not only to…
Biodiversity is Collapsing Worldwide. Here’s Why.
It’s the beginning of summertime high in the alpine meadows of the Colorado Rocky…
Why Soil Matters
Our soil is dying. We tend to focus on issues such as fossil fuels…
What Coronavirus Teaches Us about Climate Change
Seemingly born out of the live animal market in Wuhan, China, the coronavirus has…
Why We Should Rethink Zero Waste
I eat a lot of tofu. And I buy the bulk of it from…