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Nov 2022
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Climavores: How climate-friendly is your...

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Join us on November 30 for a live, virtual episode of Climavores with guest Marion Nestle. Come ask a question about food, nutrition, and eating for the climate. We want your feedback! Fill out our listener survey for a chance to win a $100 Patagonia gift card. This week, a whole lot of Americans will sit down to Thanksgiving turkeys raised on farms; turkeys ... Show More
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