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This Week on Earth: Jan 22-28

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Will Secretary Ryan Zinke be a Good Steward of America's Lands?

Congressman Ryan Zinke is a mixed bag when it comes to his prospects as a wilderness advocate. Ginny Ip takes a closer look at his track record and what his leadership might mean.

In Season: Roasted Sunchokes

All Other Stories, ColumnMorgan LeeJanuary 26, 2018cook, green cooking, In Season, produce, recipe, side dish, sunchokes, sustainabilityComment

Galin Defazzio

Libraries with books are out and “plant libraries” are in. Leta Dickinson’s snapshots of island life continue with G, who spends his time cultivating naturalized island plants.

All Other Stories, Column, Utila-tariansLeta DickinsonJanuary 21, 2018chef, food, garden, honduras, owner, plant, restaurant, travel, traveler, utila, worldComment

Northwestern's progress towards sustainability

All Other Stories, Environmental Groups, FeaturesMorgan LeeJanuary 16, 2018bike, chicago, climate, Earth, evanston, food, green, northwestern, NURF, planet, Real Food, roots, sustain, sustainability, university, wildComment

Plants in Main Library periodicals that are ripe for propagation

All Other Stories, Features, UncategorizedMorgan McFall-JohnsenDecember 6, 2017gardening, grow your own plants, how-to, indoor plants, library, propogationComment

Minimalism: It's More Than Just an Aesthetic

Yes, it is super cool to dress in only black and white, but there’s a lot more to minimalism than most people think. Ginny Ip explains.

All Other Stories, ECOpinionGinny IpNovember 22, 2017aesthetic, conservation, green lifestyle, lifestyle, Minimalism, sustainabilityComment

A Lesson from the Alaskan Wilderness

Looking for an authentic experience of nature without leaving your bed? Katrina Holland has it for you.

All Other Stories, ECOpinionKatrina HollandNovember 16, 2017alaska, bear, civilization, experience, forest, grizzly, hiking, kayaking, leadership, nature, wilderness, woodsComment

Elwood Francisco Coleman

Dreaming of life on a tropical island as the cold sets in? Get to know Elwood Francisco Coleman who has called the islands of Honduras his home for 57 years. By Leta Dickinson.