After the COP26 climate summit left some people disappointed, young women continue to fight for the climate around the globe.
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The Woman Who Wants to Change the Way We See Forests
‘Mother Tree’ author Suzanne Simard proved that trees are interconnected, challenging the conventions of Western science.
This Thanksgiving, Let’s Celebrate Our 10 Favorite Foodpreneurs
This holiday season, take a moment to learn about the women behind your delicious food.
15 Great Gifts Under $100 for a ‘Great Escape’
More than anything, those on your holiday shopping list probably want a break from, well, everything. Our gift guide full of women-made products is here to help!
How Can You Land a ‘Climate Career’? There’s Not Just One Path, College Students Say
With the climate crisis getting more dire by the day, students are getting creative about careers.
An Urban Farmer Reflects on Food Justice, Black Dirt and Leaving the Bronx Behind
Karen Washington, who coined the term ‘food apartheid,’ is passing the torch to a new generation.
10 Tips on How to Have a Sane Thanksgiving, from “The Art of Mingling” Author
Dreading the holiday this year? Here are some conversation dos and don’ts from bestselling author Jeanne Martinet.
A Native Attorney Fights for Salmon — and Her Tribe’s Way of Life
Amy Cordalis of the Yurok Tribe is leading efforts to restore the Klamath River amid a water crisis that has killed its fish population.
‘You’re at the Mercy of When Things Finally Get Off the Boat’
Small businesses are grappling with supply chain issues, just as the holiday season approaches.
Edible Insects Still a Tough Sell, Even as Climate Change Affects Food Supply
Entrepreneurs who make bug snacks and cricket flour say their products offer a solution. People just need to buy them.
Will the COP26 Climate Meeting Be a Turning Point for Women?
Any plan to mitigate climate change must include women, experts say. But it remains to be seen if their voices will be elevated at the Glasgow summit.
5 Socially Conscious Women Entrepreneurs Under 30 to Watch
These young founders have their fingers on the pulse of what’s next.
You’re Suddenly a Caregiver. These Startups Want to Help You Navigate the Home Health System
As the pandemic continues, many Americans have taken on caregiving as another full-time job. Startups like Carewell and Grayce are making it a little easier.
Black Girls Golf Is Teeing Off Against the Patriarchy
Atlanta entrepreneur Tiffany Fitzgerald is making the golf course a little more inclusive.
Now Seeking Submissions for Our ‘Great Escape’ Gift Guide
This year, The Story Exchange’s holiday gift guide will feature items that will help you take a break from it all – even if you’re still doing so from home.