Welcome back to our weekly behind-the-scenes glimpse at what’s getting our team talking. Let us know what you think at [email protected].
Planting hope
It’s no secret that grappling with the reality of climate change is a source of anxiety, especially for young people. But some research has shown that participating in collective action can make a big difference. That’s the idea behind the Green Crew, a Minnesota-based group run by and for teenagers. According to a New York Times story shared by RTBC Contributing Editor Michaela Haas, participants “channel their fears into concrete action” through conservation projects: pulling weeds, planting trees, growing mushrooms.
Michaela says:
The New York Times’ “50 States, 50 Fixes” series continues to feature great stories, including this one about teenagers fighting climate change with shovels.
Food for thought
Chef Sean Sherman, a member of the Oglala Lakota Sioux tribe, has made a name for himself through his work in “decolonizing” food: embracing Indigenous foodways and cooking only with ingredients native to North America. Now, as Civil Eats reports, he’s expanding his vision and exploring new ways to decolonize the U.S. food system.
Becca says:
I’ve long been an admirer of Sean Sherman (someday I’ll make it to Minneapolis and eat at his restaurant!). His new venture, Meals for Native Institutions, “will provide schools, hospitals, penitentiaries, and community centers with large-format Indigenous foods.”
What else we’re reading
🚲 London has become a cycling city — shared by RTBC founder David Byrne from The Economist
🤾 Bradford project produces ‘outstanding’ rise in children’s physical activity — shared by Michaela Haas from the Guardian
