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Wuzhen, China
Wuzhen, China
Photography, Photo of the WeekGinny IpOctober 13, 2018Wuzhen, China, watertown, summerComment
Hong Kong’s Shameful Recycling Efforts: ‘Cardboard Grannies’
Hong Kong’s Shameful Recycling Efforts: ‘Cardboard Grannies’

How does one of the largest and most sustainable Asian cities, Hong Kong, deal with its recycling? Find out what these “cardboard grannies” do in this ECOpinon piece. By Ginny Ip.

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Big Posts, All Other Stories, Grass RoutesGinny IpOctober 11, 2018hong kong, recycling, sustainability, cardboard grannies, SCMPComment
Sweet Potato Oven Fries
Sweet Potato Oven Fries

In Season is back for fall with an easy fall recipe for making healthy baked sweet potato fries. Hit up your local farmer’s market or grocery store to make this delicious recipe! By Morgan Lee.

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Big Posts, Recipes, In SeasonMorgan LeeOctober 9, 2018green cooking, In Season, yummy, sweet potato fries, fall, harvestComment
A New Wave of Beekeepers
A New Wave of Beekeepers

Can honey not be organic? As it turns out, most honey is treated to prevent mite infestations. Anna White interviews local Chicago-area beekeepers to find out more about treated versus treatment-free beekeeping.

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ECOpinion, All Other StoriesAnna WhiteJune 18, 2018beekeeping, treatment-free, mites, Waldorf's Beekeeping Club, Varroa destructor
Big Business Likes to Push the Boundaries
Big Business Likes to Push the Boundaries

Fracking, among other initiatives put forth by big businesses, continues to invade on the wilderness that we enjoy. Emily Jahn explains from first hand experience why this issue needs our attention. 

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Big Posts, ECOpinion, New StoriesEmily JahnMay 20, 2018boundary waters canoe area wilderness, chaco canyon, fracking, National Parks, threatened, UNESCO world heritage listComment
Asparagus and Gouda Breakfast Casserole
Asparagus and Gouda Breakfast Casserole

In Season is back this week with a filling breakfast casserole featuring asparagus and Gouda. Its ingredients are in season, and it tastes as Gouda as it looks! By Morgan Lee.

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Big Posts, Recipes, In SeasonMorgan LeeMay 17, 2018casserole, green cooking, In Season, yummyComment
The True Cost of Your Canada Goose
The True Cost of Your Canada Goose

Although Canada Goose has become a well known luxury coat brand, few know about the production methods this company uses. Ginny Ip has the details.

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Big Posts, ECOpinionGinny IpMay 8, 2018american veterinary association, canada goose, environmental, northwestern meme, sustainable apparel, trapping, winter wearComment
Budding Collaboration
Budding Collaboration

Forget about the beach! This past weekend, Northwestern students and Evanston residents enjoyed the warm weather by getting their hands dirty while planting trees in Elliot Park. Story by Leta Dickinson.

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All Other Stories, NewsLeta DickinsonMay 7, 2018city of evanston, evanston parks, evanston rotary club, in our nature, seed, trees for evanston parksComment
Aomori, Japan
Aomori, Japan
Photography, Photo of the WeekGinny IpMay 7, 2018aomori, cherryblosson, japanComment
4 World Hunger Myths, Debunked
4 World Hunger Myths, Debunked

True or false—there isn’t enough food to feed the world population. Find out with Ginny Ip’s piece, debunking four common myths surrounding world hunger.

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New Stories, FeaturesGinny IpApril 28, 2018agriculture, ecological farming, food, Green Revolution, hunger, myths, United Nations World Food Program, USDAComment
Pasta with Spinach and Shallots
Pasta with Spinach and Shallots

It’s springtime which means a lot of fresh produce will soon be in season! This week, Morgan Lee has a delicious vegan pasta recipe. 

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All Other Stories, Recipes, In SeasonMorgan LeeApril 26, 2018dinner, farmers market, food, green, healthy, onion, pasta, recipe, season, seasonal, shallots, spinachComment
Ubud, Indonesia
Ubud, Indonesia
Photography, Photo of the WeekIn Our Nature MagApril 16, 2018bali, indonesia, ubudComment
Dingle Peninsula, Ireland
Dingle Peninsula, Ireland
PhotographyAnnie McCarterApril 9, 2018dingle peninsula, irelandComment
Restaurant Edition: Evanston
Restaurant Edition: Evanston

Morgan Lee’s In Season piece ventures to three restaurants in Evanston this week—Farmhouse, Blind Faith and Boltwood. Find out her thoughts.

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All Other Stories, Column, In SeasonMorgan LeeMarch 23, 2018Blind Faith Cafe, Boltwood, Farmhouse Evanston, food, grilled cheese, In Season, pizza, restaurants, review, sustainableComment
Food Labels: A Beginner's Guide to Conscious Shopping
Food Labels: A Beginner's Guide to Conscious Shopping

Curious what “Certified Humane” and other food labels really mean? Ginny Ip has you covered.

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All Other Stories, FeaturesGinny IpMarch 22, 2018cage-free, conscious shopping, eggs, farms, Food labels, fruits, GMO, non-gmo, organic, pasture-raised, USDA, vegetablesComment
Lombok, Indonesia
Lombok, Indonesia
PhotographyLeta DickinsonMarch 19, 2018indonesia, lombok, mt rinjaniComment
Ubud, Indonesia
Ubud, Indonesia
PhotographyLeta DickinsonMarch 12, 2018indonesia, sacred monkey forest sanctuary, ubudComment
This Week On Earth: March 4-11
This Week On Earth: March 4-11

This Week on Earth — sinking land in the Bay Area, the unequal impacts of climate change on different genders, and the threat of running out of drinking water in Bangalore, by Luodan Rojas.

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All Other Stories, Weekly News Update, NewsLuodan RojasMarch 12, 2018bangladore, bay area, climate change, gender, sinking, womenComment
Rainbow Reef, Indonesia
Rainbow Reef, Indonesia
PhotographyLeta DickinsonMarch 5, 2018clownfish, indonesia, rainbow reefComment
This Week On Earth: February 25 - March 4
This Week On Earth: February 25 - March 4

Love your dog so much you’d clone it? Barbra Streisand did exactly that. This Week on Earth also saw an early spring in the arctic and a colony of penguins visible from space, by Luodan Rojas.

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New Stories, News, Weekly News UpdateLuodan RojasMarch 4, 2018arctic antarctic, barbra, celebrity, change, chicago, climate, clone, dog, future, global, Ice, island, penguin, spring, streisand, technology, warmingComment
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