Gardening
In Westwood's food deserts, families prepare gardens for growing season
Family gardens provide fresh produce, outdoor activity and cultural connection for residents living in a designated food desert.
Water
The Lexicon of Sustainability is based on a simple premise: people can't be expected to live more sustainable lives if they don't even know the most basic terms and principles that define sustainability.
Water
Season 1 Episode 20 | 3m 24s
Agriculture depends on water, but in many parts of the world water is a scarce resource. Effectively managing watersheds helps farmers preserve their farms while protecting the environment; while new technologies, like drip irrigation, help conserve water by putting small amounts precisely where needed, greatly reducing water waste.
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