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For a Sustainable Food System, Look to Seeds

February 18, 2020

"Our seeds are more than just food for us. Yes, they are nutrition. But they’re also… spirituality," says Electa Hare-RedCorn, a member of the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma and a Yankton descendant. "Each seed has a story and each seed has a prayer."

With a background in social work, Hare-RedCorn was brought on to the Pawnee Seed Preservation Project in 2012 as a seed-keeper, to carry the conversation forward with youth and families. The project, she says, has since become a movement.

Are Shared E-Scooters Good for the Planet? Only If They Replace Car Trips

January 28, 2019

Shared dockless electric scooters, or e-scooters, transport riders over short distances in cities. Ride share companies promote them as an environmentally friendly choice that reduces dependence on cars.

To properly assess these claims, it’s important to consider all relevant environmental factors, including the materials and energy required to manufacture scooters, the impacts of collecting them daily for charging and redistributing, and the electricity that charges their batteries.

Sustainable America on Social

"Between the snow, frigid roadways, and chilly air temperatures, winter is notorious for causing our cars to dip in fuel efficiency. Fortunately, we have a few tips to help you beat gas-sapping blues. [cont.]"

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