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Garlicky dill pickled watermelon rind
Plus: A quickie class in mastering the art of fridge pickling any produce
Smoky tofu special sauce
The right sauce can turn any veggie into a meal or make a veggie burger sing. This 120-second recipe will be your new go-to.
Ditch the water weight
Are climate claims made by just-add-water cleaners for real—or totally diluted?
The green war
A frontline battle for the planet is raging in our literal backyards.
Time isn't money
We hold this truth to be self-evident: that efficient always means fast. It's time to update that definition.
The secrets of sustainability's favorite white powder
In the late 18th Century, the last king of France challenged the scientific community to invent a remarkable substance. The winning recipe changed the world.
I'm back, lashing the backlash (against EVs)
The EPA proposed stricter emissions standards for American vehicles. Then a bunch of idiots started making angry sounds that resembled words. Here are some actual facts to know.
The alternative democracy
The no-conspiracy-theories-allowed guide to hidden centers of corporate power—and how you can get involved.
Snow stories
On tromping, big storms, and the way we mark time. Oh, and I'd like to talk to you; that's really the main point of this week's newsletter.











