Tofu sizzles on an induction portable cooktop. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

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.

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May 9, 2023

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.

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Aug 30, 2022

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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Aug 30, 2022

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.

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Aug 30, 2022

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.

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Aug 30, 2022

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.

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Aug 30, 2022

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.

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Aug 30, 2022

WBUR’s Barbara Moran listens as Christopher Walker, general manager of Savenor’s in Cambridge, explains how not a single part of the pig will be wasted, including the head, and lists the various products that will be made with it at the market. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

10 ways to eat more sustainably in New England

The simplest thing you can do: Eat less beef.

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Jul 12, 2022

Eastie Farm's new greenhouse on Chelsea Terrace. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

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.

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04:06May 26, 2022

Appleton Farms Farm manager Andrew Lawson adjusts the Minuet lettuce plantings performed by the mechanical transplanter. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

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.

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May 6, 2022

Local cultivated mushrooms at Allandale Farm in Brookline. (Andrea Shea/WBUR)

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.

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May 6, 2022

A green herb spring salad. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

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.

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May 6, 2022

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.

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May 2, 2022

Woman's hands throwing food scraps in the compost heap. (Francesco Vaninetti Photo via Getty Images)

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...

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May 2, 2022

Ronald Kay checks the evaporator in the maple sugar shack at Maynard Maple to process sap he’s collected to make locally sourced maple syrup. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

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...

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May 2, 2022

Pregnant cows eat hay at Appleton Farms in Ipswich. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

QUIZ: How well do you know the climate impacts of eating meat?

Our newsletter course, "Cooked: The search for sustainable eats," took a close look at the impacts of meat consumption on climate change. Take our quiz and see how well you...

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May 2, 2022

Nuts and dried fruit items at a grocery store. (Martha Bebinger/WBUR)

It's hard to avoid plastic while grocery shopping — even for a week

As part of WBUR’s new newsletter, “Cooked,” my challenge was to purchase a week’s worth of food and leave the store without any plastic in my bag. That means no...

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06:34Apr 29, 2022

Inquisitive cows at Burley-Demeritt Organic Dairy Research Farm. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

Cow burps drive global warming. Scientists think feeding them seaweed could help

A team of New England scientists is looking into whether feeding seaweed to the country's roughly 90 million cattle could help cut their methane emissions. The early results are promising...