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5 books for bee friends
Marvel at wild bees, gather party-worthy fun facts and discover how to feed bees: Time for the reading nook.
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Petrina Engelke
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Bees and Food: What's killing billions of bees?
62% of U.S. honeybee colonies died this year. Here's what’s driving this crisis - and how you can take action.
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Petrina Engelke
Bees and Food: Why hives hit the highway (to hell?!)
California almond growers depend on renting beehives. But the bees die in droves. A beekeeper explains what's going on.
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June 2025

Cook with kelp: Vegan Soba Noodle Salad
Refreshing! A heat wave-tested vegan salad with soba noodles, kombu (or kelp), veggies and tofu. So worth the prep/wait time!
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Petrina Engelke
Kelp: 3 books for the seaweed-curious
Discover novel food from the ocean and hear fishermen's tales: Time for the reading nook!
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Kelp: Food, fertilizer … carbon storage fantasy?
Seaweed farming holds many promises. Find out how kelp would fare as a climate solution. And take action!
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Kelp: The seaweed that heals more than the ocean
Kelp isn’t just for miso soup. This seaweed can help store carbon. How? An oyster farmer and a scientist explain.
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May 2025

How to deal with leftovers (from editing)
Extra, extra: Have a look behind the scenes! On this extra week I'll skip stories about climate and food - and write about how to write them.
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Petrina Engelke
Induction or Gas? Cook this Rainbow Pinto Pot with Orzo
A vegetarian, vegan-friendly one pot meal: perfect for testing a portable induction burner (and fast-tracking cleanup).
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Induction or Gas? 3 books for curious minds
Read more about methane or have an appliance make you smile: Time for the reading nook!
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Petrina Engelke
Induction or Gas? The No-Sweat Switch
Yes, you can stop burning gas in your home or rental. Learn how to cook smarter (without frying your pans).
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Induction or Gas? Why this change in your kitchen pays off
Cooking on an induction stove is healthier. For your family. And for the planet. But gas stoves are part of our food culture. How does it feel to…
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