Buying Local- The Data Behind the Impact of a Local System
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Brooke Ellingworth 4 min read
Buying Local- The Data Behind the Impact of a Local System

"Buy local" is considered part of our nostalgic past, but it needs to come back with good reason. There is a measurable economic mechanism behind it, a documented demographic collapse behind why it matters now, and an active political fight over who gets to control it. 

Beyond Offsetting: The Benefits of a Carbon Insetting Climate Strategy
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Brooke Ellingworth 6 min read
Beyond Offsetting: The Benefits of a Carbon Insetting Climate Strategy

Carbon insetting and offsetting are not the same thing. Here's what each approach actually means, why the distinction matters, and where climate strategy is heading.

What Is Regenerative Farming, And Why Does It Matter?
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Brooke Ellingworth 3 min read
What Is Regenerative Farming, And Why Does It Matter?

Regenerative farming goes beyond organic- it actively restores soil, reduces pesticides and sequesters carbon. Here's what it is, and why it matters in Europe.

Why European Bee Populations Are Declining- And How You Can Help
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Brooke Ellingworth 6 min read
Why European Bee Populations Are Declining- And How You Can Help

Europe's wild bee populations are in serious decline driven by pesticide use, habitat loss, mite infestations, and climate change. With 80% of EU crops and wildflowers dependent on insect pollination, the economic stakes are enormous. The EU has committed to reversing pollinator decline by 2030 through its Biodiversity Strategy and Nature Restoration Law, but implementation remains patchy.