Cooked: The search for sustainable eats
A series of stories connected to our food and climate change newsletter, "Cooked: The search for sustainable eats."
Is it OK to eat farmed fish? Here’s what you need to know
What’s better for the planet: wild caught fish or farmed fish? It depends, and consumers have to consider pollution, deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions.
Want to help local pollinators? Here are 15 tips
Pollinator insects are declining due to habitat loss, climate change and pesticide use. Pollinator gardens can help support beneficial insects in New England.
Gas vs. electric stoves: Breaking down some burning health and environment questions
Some Americans are considering buying electric or induction stoves as concerns grow about how gas stoves may affect our health and planet.
Cooked: Can we change how we think about food, our planet and ourselves?
In Day 6 of WBUR's Cooked newsletter, we turn to Indigenous food growers for advice on our relationship with food and the planet.
Cooked: How can I throw away less food?
In Day 5 of WBUR's Cooked newsletter, we share our tips on how to reduce your food waste.
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Cooked: What makes seafood sustainable?
In Day 4 of WBUR's Cooked newsletter, we take a deep dive into buying sustainable seafood and understanding whether the fish you're eating is good for the planet.
Cooked: Does eating local really reduce your impact on climate change?
In Day 3 of WBUR's Cooked newsletter, we look at why buying local food matters, and not for the reasons you might think.
Cooked: Do I have to go vegan to be a sustainable eater?
In Day 2 of WBUR's Cooked newsletter, we explore veganism, starting with the carbon footprints of so-called alt-meats and sharing our tips on gradually introducing vegan foods into your routine.
Cooked: Is there a place for meat in the search for sustainable eats?
In Day 1 of WBUR's Cooked newsletter, we take a look at the big picture of American meat consumption and emissions, and ways to eat meat more thoughtfully.
10 ways to eat more sustainably in New England
The simplest thing you can do: Eat less beef.
A climate-friendly greenhouse goes up in East Boston
Eastie Farm is building a geothermal greenhouse in East Boston, likely the first of its kind in Massachusetts.
Eat vegan? Hyperlocal? Plastic-free? Sustainable food habits have their own challenges
WBUR's new newsletter, "Cooked: The search for sustainable eats," tackles the intersection of climate change and how we eat.
Exploring New England's food scene through photos
WBUR photographer Jesse Costa vividly captured the spirit and animals of our local food community. Here are just a few of our favorite photos.
I tried to eat 100% local food for a week. Here’s what I learned
WBUR's Andrea Shea volunteered to go without coffee and countless other edibles sourced from far away as part of a week-long experiment in eating a 100% local diet.
UMass offers way for students to understand carbon impact of dining hall meals
The move by UMass comes after a survey found most students believe it's important to reduce their carbon footprints, and that their food choices impact the environment.
Reporter’s Notebook: WBUR & Tufts researchers collaborate on 'Cooked' newsletter
WBUR worked with grad students from Tufts and asked them to find studies and data that could help us rank certain foods on their environmental impacts. Here's how we did...
Ready to 'Cook'? Sustainable recipes to make the planet and your stomach happy
Grab your apron and head to the kitchen to try out some sustainable recipes shared by numerous acclaimed chefs and local food producers.
Recipe: Island-style fried cape shark could be your new fish and chips
It is firm, has a sweet and mild flavor and lends itself to be a remarkable substitute to fish and chips, bringing the Trinidad street food Bake n' Shark to...
QUIZ: Do you know how much food Americans waste — and what it costs us?
If you read our newsletter course "Cooked: The search for sustainable eats," you know that that the amount of food Americans waste can be striking. Take a shot at our...
QUIZ: How well do you know local food's impact on climate change?
Local food can play a meaningful part in the quest to combat climate change – just maybe not in the way you think. Take our quiz on local food in...