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Rachel Cernansky

Denver
As seen in: LinkedIn, Environmental Health Perspectives, Heated, Medium, The New York Times, The New York Times en Español, British Journal of Cancer, Financial Times, Nature, The Washington Post and
Covers:  energy, business, science, environment, social justice, social justice issues, nutrition
Sustainability editor @VogueBusiness. Freelance words in NYT, Nature and more - health, soil science, biodiversity, food/ag, int'l development. Member @sejorg.

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I report on environmental issues -- particularly sustainable food, energy efficiency and various waste streams, from compostables to coal ash -- as well as social justice and nutrition/health.

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Agriculture: State-of-the-art soil

Agriculture: State-of-the-art soil

A charcoal-rich product called biochar could boost agricultural yields and control pollution. Scientists are …

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When the Rivers Run Black

When the Rivers Run Black

America’s largest industrial accident tore apart the town of Kingston, Tennessee. Five years later, has the i…

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Herd Mentality

Herd Mentality

Colorado is one of the biggest sheep and lamb producers in the nation. But is it doing enough to prevent the …

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Natural Gas Boom Brings Major Growth for U.S. Chemical Plants

Natural Gas Boom Brings Major Growth for U.S. Chemical Plants

The surge in U.S. production of shale gas is leading to the rapid expansion of chemical and manufacturing pla…

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On Front Lines of Recycling, Turning Food Waste into Biogas

On Front Lines of Recycling, Turning Food Waste into Biogas

An increasing number of sewage treatment plants in the U.S. and Europe are processing food waste in anaerobic…

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The Power of Coal: Why People in Colstrip, MT Can't Drink the Water

The Power of Coal: Why People in Colstrip, MT Can't Drink the Water

When the McRae family settled outside of Colstrip, Montana five generations ago, it was for the water. Clint …

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California’s Ambitious Plan for Textile Waste

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By Rachel Cernansky
| The New York Times Verified
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. California is trying to become the first state to make fashion brands, manufacturers and retailers pick up the tab for textile waste, and the details of the plan are taking shape now.
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観光客が「研究者」になる──参加型科学が支えるアマゾンの自然保護

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By Rachel Cernansky
| Wired Japan Verified
ペルーのアマゾン奥地に位置する「タムシヤク・タワヨ地域保全区」は、ピンクイルカや希少なサル、オオカワウソ、さまざまな爬虫類、数百種の鳥類、多様な植物など、極めて豊かな生物多様性を誇る地域である。同時に、人間を完全に排除しなくても自然環境は守れることを示す代表的な事例として、政府にも認められている。つまりここは、人間が自然と共存し、その保護に貢献できている場所だ。 そして、この地域の保護区としての位置づけは、観光客が参加する調査研究によっても支えられている。 人と自然の共生モデル 生物学者のリチャード・ボドマーは数十年にわたり、アマゾンの奥地を流れるヤラパ川沿いの研究拠点に観光客を迎え入れてきた。拠点があるのは、タムシヤク・タワヨ地域保全区と、先住民コミュニティが共同管理する「パカヤ・サミリア国立保護区」の間に広がる先住民の土地である。そして、ここを訪れる人々は、野生動物の追跡や生態系データの収集にも携わっている。 世界各地で長期研究プロジェクトを実施する科学者と一般市民を結び付け、参加型科学（participatory science）を推進するツアー会社Earthwatch...
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How to Spot Greenwashing Claims When You Travel

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By Rachel Cernansky
| Tech News Tube
Tech News Tube is a real time news feed of the latest technology news headlines.Follow all of the top tech sites in one place, on the web or your mobile device.
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