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Free-range education: Why the unschooling movement is growing
"Unschooling" is an educational theory that suggests children should follow their own interests, without the imposition of school. In this report by Christian Science Monitor, one home-schooling mother says, "This life is about freedom and not having limits. It’s about really trusting your kids." Read More...
Get dirty: Gardening can help your immune system
It's still a counter-intuitive idea to many, but exposure to dirt leads to a healthier immune system. The naturally occuring microbes in our outdoor environment help program the body to learn what types of foreign agents are actually harmless. This prevents it from later attacking innocuous Read More...
The moral case for cultured meat
Last Monday, the Wall Street Journal announced the creation of the “world’s first cultured meatball.” Memphis Meats, the startup behind the dish, revealed its ambitious plans to produce beef and pork using cell cultures. Per its name, the company plans to eventually debut their Read More...
Cow gas smells like success for organic farmer
In a land famous for cutting-edge agricultural technology, one Israeli farmer gets his sustainable ecological solutions not from a computer – he doesn’t own one – but from the backside of his cows. That’s right: We’re talking about methane, the odiferous, Read More...
Climate-smart agriculture: Building resilience to climate change
The current El Niño weather phenomenon has brought devastating drought to parts of Ethiopia, showing the urgent need for farming to adapt to new weather patterns. With global populations expanding rapidly, it has been estimated that agricultural production will have to rise by as much as 70% by Read More...
Germany wants to introduce random emissions tests on cars
Germany wants to carry out unannounced emissions tests on all carmakers, Transport Minister Alexander Dobrindt said on Sunday, aiming to reinstate confidence in the industry that was shattered by the Volkswagen cheating scandal. "There will be controls on vehicles in the style of doping tests (for Read More...
Why I choose optimism over despair: An interview with Noam Chomsky
Noam Chomsky explores the possibilities for a better human society in What Kind of Creatures Are We?, a collection of lectures bringing together his areas of expertise from language and mind to society and politics. This book serves as both a concise summation of Chomsky's linguistic theories and a Read More...
'Climate change has put focus on necessity of renewable energy', India minister says
Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu on Sunday said climate change has put the focus on the necessity of renewable energy and this is also being used as an opportunity to help the transition to a cleaner and greener world. Speaking after inaugurating World Utility Summit (WUS), during ELECRAMA 2016 - Read More...
Citrus in the snow: Geothermal greenhouses grow local produce in the winter
For those of us who live in the blistering cold during the winter and want to eat local produce, it isn’t easy. Traditional greenhouses are one way to meet the demands for year-round local produce, but they are energy guzzlers and are heated with fossil fuels. In the Midwestern region of the Read More...
WhatsApp is changing how people grow and buy food in India
Agriculture in India is advancing in efficiency and sustainability with the help of WhatsApp. The messaging platform is allowing farmers to connect with their customers in the virtual market and severely improving communication for customers who demand pesticide-free vegetables. A recent report Read More...