Since We Last Spoke: A Bright Future for Biochar
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Dispatches: Five Essential Reads From the Past Week
A collection of some of our most important and timely stories, from a feature on biochar in the Amazon to an interview with Cornell University professor Jamila Michener on how unstable medicaid programs affect political engagement.
The Lede, Issue #17: The Benefits of Depo-Provera, on the Frontlines of Extinction in the Gulf of California, What's Next for Venezuela, and More
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The Great, Chaotic Biochar Experiment
Australian plant ecologist Brenton Ladd wants to reengineer the notoriously nutrient-poor soils in the Amazon, and, in the process, save the world's trees. But first, he has to convince Peruvian farmers and non-profits—and occasionally, his own research team—that he's not just another gringo with a strange idea.
The Lede, Issue #16: A Tool for Tackling Sexual Assault, Experiments in Biochar, Shrinking Bears Ears, and More
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The Edit, Episode #10: The Great, Chaotic Biochar Experiment
On the latest episode of Pacific Standard's podcast about how our stories are made, a feature story about Australian plant ecologist Brenton Ladd—an outsider who wants to save the region's trees.
The Lede, Issue #10: A Trip to the Amazon, the History of Body Snatching, Leslie Jamison's Memoir of Addiction, and More
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The Dirt on Climate Change
Could soil engineered specifically to maximize carbon storage dampen some effects of climate change? Very possibly.