Cultivating Community
Amy Coplen presents stories from our frontline warriors in the battle to grow food and community - giving voice to New Haven's urban gardeners.
Recent Articles
Ecosystems, Wildlife
Fading Spots: A Mother’s Story
With only 13,000 cheetahs left in the wild, the future of the world's fastest land animal is far from secure. Mary Wykstra, Director of Action for Cheetahs in Kenya, tells the story of nearly a decade spent observing the life of a cheetah she calls "Mom."
At Yale, Culture
Evolutionary War Hero: An Interview with Carl Zimmer
Nearly 40% of Americans don't believe in evolution, and acknowledgment of anthropogenic climate change is equally spotty. Acclaimed author Carl Zimmer spoke with Sage about how science communicators can begin to reach creationists and climate deniers, why Einstein makes for a great magazine cover, and what to do when your work gets slandered on the Daily Show.
Actions, Culture, Place
Could Doing Chores Save the World?
While laboring at a remote commune in the wilds of New Mexico, Emily Schosid learned what real sustainability means. And it's not at all what you'd expect.
Actions, Climate
Change Gamers
Video games are maturing. Where players once practiced delivering newspapers or dispatching demons, they are now increasingly being asked to tackle real-world problems like climate change and war. Follow author Dylan Walsh as he surveys the scene and logs on to try to save the globe.
At Yale, Ecosystems, Forests
Systems in Progress: A Summary of This Year’s International Society of Tropical Foresters Annual Conference
Every year the International Society of Tropical Foresters convenes a conference of members, scientists and tropical foresters at Yale University to discuss trends and issues in the management of the world’s tropical forests. This short summarizes the 2012 conference, which …