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India’s seed-saving farmers who pass down land to their daughters
In north-east India's mountainous state of Meghalaya, youngest daughters inherit the land – and the ancient food heritage of their mothers
Environment
‘Don’t say it with roses’. The school leading a green revolution in floristry
Roses are red, violets are blue – but you can choose green when it comes to flowers say these florists, on Valentine’s Day and beyond
Environment Good Business Lifestyle Society Sustainable Development
What went right this week: ‘peak petrol’, plus more
The UK ‘reached peak petrol’, Belgium’s sex workers won full labour rights, and capturing carbon got easier, plus more
Energy Environment Health Society
Save seed banks, save the world
Seed banks provide a treasure trove of genetic diversity. The challenge, say scientists, is bringing together existing banks and ensuring th...
Agriculture Conservation Environment Technology
Seeds of the people: how communities are protecting the future of food
The pandemic has galvanised a new movement of growers and seed-savers: could this be the start of a fresh era of seed diversity?
Agriculture Environment Food Lifestyle Society Wellbeing
The race to save Britain’s rarest native tree
Once common across Britain, black poplars have dwindled to just a few thousand. Enthusiasts are finding creative ways to bring them back
Conservation Environment Science UK
Beauty beyond colour: meet those fighting the dangerous obsession of skin lightening
The potentially harmful practice of skin lightening is a multi-billion dollar industry that walks the line between aesthetic choice and raci...
Society
12 ways to phase fossil fuels out of your life
Big oil and gas are doing their best to keep us hooked on expensive fossil fuels. Here’s how to wean yourself off
Environment Lifestyle Society
Use your bean: how the tiny but mighty legume is having a moment
How do you combat the climate crisis, beat global malnutrition and create a shift in farming in one single meal? Beans, say these experts
Agriculture Environment Food Society
Wild meadows to be safeguarded in every county
New wildlife-rich meadows will be created around the UK to mark the 60th anniversary of the Coronation
Environment
A community united in love for its mountain
For 40 years, the Apuan Alps in Italy have been exploited for the region’s prized marble. We meet a diverse group of local people who are sl...
Environment World
