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Copenhagen Cycles Toward A Car-Free City

Denmark is famously known for the cycle capital of the world, Copenhagen. As of 2016, there has been more bikes than cars on the streets. What makes cycling so popular among the Danes and can other countries follow this example? Read more here.

Big Posts, All Other Stories, Grass RoutesGinny IpNovember 14, 2018copenhagen, denmark, cycling, car-freeComment

City Lights

This week in Emily Jahn’s column, Atmosphere, she turns our gaze skywards with insightful prose that begins with light pollution and ends with the infinite. Art by Simona Rachapalli. Read more here.

Big Posts, All Other Stories, AtmosphereEmily JahnNovember 12, 2018poetry, city lights, atmosphere, sky, infinityComment

Aspens

“A thousand hearts in motion.” As per usual, Emily Jahn perspective on the natural world is both observant and introspective. This week, find out more about aspen trees.

Big Posts, All Other Stories, AtmosphereEmily JahnNovember 5, 2018poetry, aspens Comment

Sikkim India: From Green to Organic Revolution

India turned to 100% organic in 2003 as the harmful effects of chemical pesticides and fertilizers on the land and its people became intolerable. What were the results of this radical experiment, and can other states follow? Ginny Ip has the answers.

Big Posts, All Other Stories, Grass RoutesGinny IpOctober 31, 2018India, Sikkim, organic farming, organic revolutionComment

Pumpkin Seeds: Sweet or Savory

In Season has the secret to reducing waste this Halloween! Put those pumpkin seeds to use by roasting them and making a sweet and salty snack that is much healthier (for you and the planet) than Halloween candy. By Morgan Lee.

Big Posts, Recipes, In SeasonMorgan LeeOctober 30, 2018green cooking, In Season, yummy, fall, harvest, halloween, halloweekend, pumpkins, jackolaterns, pumpkin seeds, no wasteComment

When Swallows Dive

A darker take on birds in flight. Check out ION’s new poetry column, Atmosphere, by Emily Jahn. Artwork by Emily as well.

Big Posts, All Other Stories, AtmosphereEmily JahnOctober 29, 2018poetry, swallowsComment

Butterflies

What’s a better way to de-stress from midterms than reading some poetry about the natural world? Check out ION’s new poetry column, Atmosphere, by Emily Jahn. Artwork by Emily as well.

Atmosphere, All Other Stories, Big Posts, ColumnEmily JahnOctober 22, 2018monarch butterfly, butterfly, poetry Comment

Hong Kong’s Shameful Recycling Efforts: ‘Cardboard Grannies’

How does one of the largest and most sustainable Asian cities, Hong Kong, deal with its recycling? Find out what these “cardboard grannies” do in this ECOpinon piece. By Ginny Ip.

Big Posts, All Other Stories, Grass RoutesGinny IpOctober 11, 2018hong kong, recycling, sustainability, cardboard grannies, SCMPComment

Sweet Potato Oven Fries

In Season is back for fall with an easy fall recipe for making healthy baked sweet potato fries. Hit up your local farmer’s market or grocery store to make this delicious recipe! By Morgan Lee.

Big Posts, Recipes, In SeasonMorgan LeeOctober 9, 2018green cooking, In Season, yummy, sweet potato fries, fall, harvestComment

Big Business Likes to Push the Boundaries

Fracking, among other initiatives put forth by big businesses, continues to invade on the wilderness that we enjoy. Emily Jahn explains from first hand experience why this issue needs our attention.

Asparagus and Gouda Breakfast Casserole

In Season is back this week with a filling breakfast casserole featuring asparagus and Gouda. Its ingredients are in season, and it tastes as Gouda as it looks! By Morgan Lee.