eco-mavens

Cultivated meat refers to genuine animal cells grown in a laboratory setting to produce a protein product similar to or identical to traditional meat. The field is relatively new, garnering international attention, praise, controversy, and skepticism. For this month’s edition…Read More

Devansh Ashar knows chocolate. He knows how the flavor profile of Indian cocoa can taste different than that of Brazilian cacao. He knows how many microns each particle of chocolate should be to yield a silky smooth texture. He knows…Read More

A global traveler who maintains an unshakeable bond to the land on which she grew up. A yoga instructor who guides hunting expeditions. A former Miss Wyoming who, instead of visiting the gym, gets her exercise running a robust ranch…Read More

We like bringing Frosty the Snowman back to our Eco-Maven column of December because he smartly shares interesting stories and always welcomes us with open arms! This year is no exception, especially with the latest report about melting glaciers and…Read More

Darby Knoll is the Executive Director of Backcountry Squatters, a nonprofit dedicated to creating a safe, thriving space for women and non-binary folk in outdoor communities and industries. Backcountry Squatters focuses on developing the participation, representation, and leadership potentials of…Read More

Benjamin Jones is a landscape architect, planner, and horticulturist by trade who is the Coastal Crescent Trail Project Manager for North Carolina’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail, which spans about 1,200 miles across the state. As a staff member of Friends of the…Read More

Industries like mining, oil, gas, and manufacturing are often targeted as the unforgivable polluters of our environment. However, rather than blacklisting such sectors, which undergird modern society, a more progressive perspective is to identify ways in which their environmental impacts…Read More

Haldis Toppen is the Communications Director at Greenheart International, an organization that coordinates cultural exchange programs for Americans and foreigners who wish to learn about other ways of life. Greenheart is passionate about creating global leaders, reflected in such initiatives…Read More

Oyster restoration projects have recently been making waves in the conversation around sustainability, especially in coastal New England towns and cities. Over the past decade or so, teams of dedicated scientists and environmentalists have been working hard in places like…Read More

For June’s 18 Questions, we sat down with Emily McGinty, co-founder of the Duke Campus Farm in Durham, North Carolina. A passionate advocate of sustainable agriculture, social justice, and higher education, Emily is now assistant program manager at DCF. With…Read More