The world grows enough food for the 7.674 billion people in it. We simply lack the distribution system to get it to those who need it most, and nearly 40% of it goes wasted.[1] Continue reading
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Water Scarcity: Just Take A Shorter Shower by Joseph Reiff
Currently, the United States faces an extreme water crisis. Decreasing precipitation and a rapidly increasing population in the country both threaten the country’s freshwater sources which are crucial for drinking, washing, and cooking. The UnitedContinue reading
Me and My PFAS: TOGETHER FOREVER by Julia Murphy
Microwave popcorn has always been my favorite snack. Specifically, Pop Secret homestyle flavor. Every day after high school, I would throw a bag in the microwave, savoring the light crunch, melty butter, and hint ofContinue reading
Transportation without Pollution: How America Can Ditch Gasoline by Henry Mukherji
Commuting by car is so ubiquitously American, it’s hard to imagine an alternative for many. Over ¾ of workers in the United States drove to work by themselves in 2013, and an additional 10% carpooled.[1]Continue reading
Raising Awareness of the Value of Coral Reefs by Jalen Gibbs
The Hawaiian Islands are known for their many natural wonders. Among the most popular are the 410,000 acres of coral reefs surrounding the islands.[1] These reefs provide a variety of ecosystem services that we dependContinue reading
Fullsteam Ahead for a Southern Beer Economy
Fullsteam Brewery is the South’s first craft beer brewery with a mission to “craft distinctly Southern beer that celebrates the farm and food traditions of the American South” (Mission, n.d.). Since opening in 2010, FullsteamContinue reading
Sankofa Farms: Putting down resilient roots to grow a more secure future
Founded in 2016 by Kamal Bell, Sankofa Farms is a 12-acre farm in Cedar Grove, NC that educates young Black men about agriculture and helps them to become agents of change. Sankofa also supplies foodContinue reading
A Growing Community Where UCAN Thrive
Introduction Urban Community AgriNomics (UCAN) is a nonprofit organization that offers Northern Durham the opportunity to learn agricultural skills and provides access to fresh fruits and vegetables. While their primary activities center around agriculture andContinue reading
Duke Campus Farm: Connecting the Community from Root to Shoot
Upon first glance, Duke Campus Farm (DCF) appears to be a sustainable farming operation located on the outskirts of Duke Forest (Duke Campus Farm, n.d.e). Yet in actuality, DCF is an organization that strives toContinue reading
“Not To Be Helpful, but To Be Useful”
On a Sunday morning in late September, I walked up to a nearly-vacant corner lot at the intersection of Watts & Green in West Durham. The sun was still low enough to cast long streamsContinue reading