Plant Power

A red box sits atop a wooden fence.

Little Apothecary plants the seed of ‘people’s medicine’ in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood In the middle of a community garden in Englewood sits a red box, labelled “free medicine.” Inside the box is a treasure trove of herbs and salves: mugwort, beeswax, yaro, and other natural ointments for various conditions. This Free Little Apothecary is the […]

Cooking for the Climate

People chop up vegetables in a rainbow of colors, from red tomatoes to green lettuce. Bowls of brown and white seeds also line the cutting board. Cooking for the climate

Food is a central issue in climate change mitigation. Our dietary choices and consumption patterns are critical to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which greatly impact the food supply chain. Every day our climate tells the tale of extremes — whether it’s the hottest summer on record or a polar vortex sweeping the nation. Humans in […]