How to farm in the ocean without pillaging it

Bren Smith at TEDxBermuda (Photo: TEDxBermuda) Bren Smith’s farms lie beneath the surface of the oceans — underwater havens for baby oysters, clams, scallops and kelp. Smith maintains plots of water off the coast of Bridgeport, Connecticut, and at TEDxBermuda, he...

Exhibit’s List

  Dear LEAFers, Matter of Trust is pleased to offer you an educational internship opportunity at our Matter of Trust Eco-Hub located at 1566 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. Let us know if / when you can come by between 11AM – 6PM Monday-Thursday...

Could Garbage Fuel Airplanes?

  Twenty miles east of Reno, Nevada, garbage trucks skip the landfill and stop at Fulcrum BioEnergy, where tons of egg shells, coffee grinds, mattresses and other refuse are dumped into a large holding area. Two hours later, this garbage leaves the facility...

‘Ecological intensification’ swaps pesticides for biodiversity

While farmers often turn to pesticides and herbicides to get as much produce as possible from their land, there’s something new on the menu that could employ nature’s own resources instead. Intensive agriculture aims to achieve the highest yield at the lowest cost...

Environmental Benefits of Fuel-efficient Cars That All Should Know

  In today’s day and age, where there is a scarcity of fossil fuels, increase in pollution, and global warming, we should consider buying cars that are fuel-efficient. By doing so, we can help reduce the damage that is being done on our environment. We are...