Sustainability
Report: Rural America Produces Greenhouse Gasses on Behalf of Urban and Suburban Areas
At least 36% of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. come from rural America, but they’re mostly used to produce energy and food for urban and suburban areas.
Insects Don’t Get Love Like Other Animals. But Kansas Can’t Survive Without Them
Scientists are trying to figure out why insects are struggling, what it means for ecosystems and how it will ultimately affect people.
Grass Lawns are a Landscape Staple, But an Environmental Reckoning Looms
Lawns have come to dominate our physical — and cultural — landscapes. Now concerns over environmental impacts are propelling changes.
Food Insecurity Soars in the Heartland
A new study by Feeding America found that food insecurity soared during the pandemic. Harvesters and Pete’s Garden are seeking solutions in Kansas City.
Environmental Justice: Wyandotte County Seeks Solutions
Advocates in Wyandotte County are seeking environmental justice for communities paying the health care price for decades of industrial pollution.