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The 15-Minute City Is Having a Moment

From Paris to Portland, cities worldwide are embracing the 15-minute city model—prioritizing proximity, walkability, and local living. This urban vision reduces car dependency while fostering healthier, more connected communities.

How to Start a Hobby Farm

Starting a hobby farm doesn’t require hundreds of acres—just passion, planning, and a love for the land. From choosing animals to planting vegetables, this beginner’s guide helps you grow food, raise livestock, and live closer to nature.

Compostable and "Biodegradable" Plastics Provide False Sense of Responsibility

Despite green labels, many compostable and biodegradable plastics don’t break down as promised. This article explores how they contribute to pollution, confuse consumers, and hinder progress toward true sustainability.

Clean Energy Standard Could Help Decarbonize US Power Sector

As the U.S. seeks to meet climate goals, a federal clean energy standard offers a powerful policy tool. By requiring utilities to source electricity from low- or zero-carbon sources, it could drive deep decarbonization of the power grid.

Many Cities in the US Could Grow All Their Own Food

Surprisingly, many American cities could feed themselves by fully using available land for agriculture. With the right infrastructure and policy support, urban farming could transform how we grow and access food locally.

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