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Trump's Second Term

Energy barge businessman expects fewer mandates, fewer headwinds under new administration

by Kai Ryssdal and Sofia Terenzio
Nov 7, 2024
Austin Golding says the oil and gas industry should meet climate goals via competition and evolution rather than constraints on production and transport.
"We're looking for a world that is competitive and not mandated," says Austin Golding at Golding Barge Line in Mississippi.
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Online retailers lean into secondhand shopping surge

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Jun 17, 2024
As consumers become more thoughtful about spending, many are turning to used goods when they need to shop.
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How the tote bag became the hottest fashion accessory around

by Janet Nguyen
Mar 19, 2024
Over the years, the functional tote bag has evolved into a status symbol. The latest must-have iteration: Trader Joe’s $2.99 mini tote.
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With "regenerative" farming, small growers can reap big profits for air and soil

by Caleigh Wells
Feb 13, 2023
Some farmers use methods that reduce carbon and raise crops more sustainably. They hope for support in the next federal farm bill.
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"Refilleries" give consumers a way to reuse plastic bottles and cut waste

by Emily Jones
Jun 13, 2022
Businesses are reviving an old model to reduce single-use plastic in an effort to curb plastic pollution and fight climate change.
Samantha Keough browses the plastic-free products at Lite Foot, a mobile refillery that helps customers reuse containers instead of throwing out plastic.
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Gardening 101: Does it pay off for newcomers?

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
May 5, 2022
Pandemic lockdowns and high grocery prices have grown the ranks of gardeners. The costs of cultivation compete with savings on food.
Bobby Srour
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Can supertall buildings help us build more sustainable cities?

by Stefan Al
Apr 11, 2022
The new book by urban designer Stefan Al explores what the history of skyscrapers can show us about the future.
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2 Black farmers promote resilience for food, land and people

by Kai Ryssdal and Anais Amin
Nov 22, 2021
Ashanti Williams and Arian Rivera of the Black Yard Farm Collective talk about agricultural practices and building community.
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A Warmer World

What does it mean for a company to be "water-positive"?

by Kai Ryssdal and Andie Corban
Nov 5, 2021
Journalist Amanda Schupak explains how companies like PepsiCo are trying to put more water into the environment than they take out.
The Atchafalaya River in Louisiana is plagued by a buildup of dirt, sand and silt. As some water sources face stress, some companies have pledged to strengthen them.
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Why corporate America is making room in the C-suite for CSOs

by Kai Ryssdal and Maria Hollenhorst
May 26, 2021
According to a new report, the field of chief sustainability officers has grown by 228% over the past decade. And the role is evolving.
According to a new report, 31 publicly traded companies in the U.S. hired their first chief sustainability officer in 2020.
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