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More than just growing food without animal products, veganic farming reimagines agriculture as a space where humans, wildlife, and even soil microbes can coexist and flourish together, offering a bold and compassionate alternative to traditional organic methods.
By: Jimmy Videle
Lands managed by Afro-descendant peoples in the Amazon experience dramatically lower deforestation and house some of the planet’s richest ecosystems—showing how centuries-old stewardship can guide global conservation.
By: Reynard Loki
Preserving biodiversity is among the most urgent issues of our time, and it needs to be addressed regionally to succeed.
By: Jimmy Videle
You can learn a lot about humanity from the first technological revolutions of more than 10,000 years ago.
Responding to a population seeking practical knowledge and tools, the death literacy movement is filling a much-needed void by offering clarity, comfort, and confidence.
By: Caren Martineau and Sarah Parker Ward
From seasonal cycles and reincarnation to cosmic destruction and rebirth, ancient Greek and Roman philosophers developed competing theories of how time repeats—and what that repetition means for human life.
By: Claire Hall
As AI adoption accelerates, its soaring energy demands and carbon footprint raise urgent concerns about sustainability, highlighting the need for greener technologies and policies to mitigate its environmental impact.
By: Sharon Kumar
The carrot has followed armies, colonial explorers, and politicians to become one of the world’s most prized vegetables.
By: Adam Alexander
Hydropower dams, initially celebrated as feats of engineering, are now scrutinized for their negative environmental and societal impacts.
By: Katie Schmidt
Despite mounting evidence of serious health risks, the U.S. continues to allow diquat use on farms.
By: Kate Petty
