Revival By Heather Shayne Blakeslee Blind faith in markets and technology. Contempt for the poor, loss of biodiversity, global inequality, animal testing, throwaway culture and the big bank bailout. Fracking, factory farms, GMOs and greenwashing. Cynical politicians and profiteering companies. Climate change. Modern slavery. Societal breakdown. Pope Francis left no stone unturned in “On Care
Moreby Peggy Paul Casella FennelThis herb grows up to 10 feet tall, with finger-like stems that stretch upward from its bulb amidst feathery fronds. As it reaches maturity, the plant produces a canopy of yellow flowers. Like the fronds, stems and bulb, these flowers are entirely edible, boasting a sweet, licorice-like flavor. The two
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Fall internships available at Philadelphia’s leading sustainability magazine Grid interns will help table events while learning the ins and outs of working at a niche publication. Are you passionate about sustainability and looking for a way to get involved in Philadelphia? Grid, Philadelphia’s leading sustainability magazine, is looking for eco-minded individuals interested in an editorial internship
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A Not So Silent Spring by Heather Shayne Blakeslee Rachel Carson, the legendary author of the watershed book Silent Spring, was once a young girl. It seems an obvious thing to say, but it’s worth thinking about where this environmental icon—who changed the course of history—came from. In one picture, at four or maybe five,
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Illustration by Narrator Essay by Christopher Putvinski Anyone who thinks they can change the world on their own is both wrong and dangerous.” It was in early 2013 when I first heard these words from distinguished anthropologist Wade Davis. I mistakenly took it as defeatist: Was he implying that a single person wasn’t capable of
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Victor Michael hand-mixes a batch of his Philly Delcious Granola | Photo by Stephen Dyer By Danielle Wayda The funny thing is, when I lived in St. Lucia, I didn’t even have to buy coconuts,” jokes Victor Michael of Philly Delicious Granola. “They’re all over the place, I could just pick one up outside.” His granola is
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Author and jounalist Richard Louv Finding a new future by connecting with our roots. interview by Heather Shayne Blakeslee What is nature? Is a public park enough? RL: My personal definition of nature is where I am in contact with multiple species other than my own, in addition to my own. That can happen
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August 29, 2–8 p.m., Free. Procession starts at the Mander Recreation Center at 2 p.m.
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Illustration by Max Gordon The GoPhillyGo App and a new SEPTA planhelps bicyclists get from here to there By Alex Vuocolo For all its daily inconveniences, from bad weather to bad drivers, there’s still a certain seamlessness to getting around by bicycle: cyclists like me hop on the seat, ride to our destination and lock up
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Illustration by Grace Hwang It’s Prime Time To Savor These Late-Summer Beauties By Peggy Paul Stone Fruits (e.g., peaches, plums, nectarines and apricots) Though they vary in flavor, size and shape, all stone fruits (or drupes) are unified by their thin skin, soft, sweet flesh and nut-like pit. Peaches and nectarines are the densest of
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