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Local food and nutrition experts want to see SNAP access improved in 2023 farm bill
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is a critical resource to combat food insecurity and hunger nationwide. This is no...
Clare Shanahan
Nov 3, 20234 min read
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How to combat the spread of misinformation and disinformation online
Fake news has been a crucial and ever present topic of discussion over the past few years. In Anthony Adornato's book, he defines fake...
Clare Shanahan
Oct 27, 20232 min read
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We cannot stop talking about the climate crisis
There’s been a lot of devastating news for people who care about the future of the planet over the last couple of weeks. On my Twitter...
Clare Shanahan
Oct 25, 20233 min read
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Celebrating community business models in Tompkins County
Tompkins County has a long history of promoting business models that prioritize community needs as much or more than they seek profit,...
Clare Shanahan
Oct 20, 20234 min read
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The fate of Halloween pumpkins
Fall is full of many traditions; we’ve talked about leaves and apples, so let's get into pumpkins. I’ve always been a fall lover, being...
Clare Shanahan
Oct 13, 20232 min read
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Why do I keep telling you to Leave the Leaves?
If you follow me on social media, you’ll notice that recently I have posted frequently about October being Leave the Leaves month; in...
Clare Shanahan
Oct 12, 20232 min read
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Tompkins County residents bloom with excitement over native plants
In August and September, Tompkins County is typically awash with native plants like yellow goldenrod and purple asters. The plants dot...
Clare Shanahan
Oct 6, 20233 min read
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Where do article ideas come from?
Writing and reporting about the environment is something I love to do, anyone who knows me will tell you that. For my next story in...
Clare Shanahan
Sep 29, 20232 min read
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Aquaculture: The future of food?
When we think of agriculture, I would imagine most people do not picture rows upon rows of fishtanks, but on Sept. 26 I had the...
Clare Shanahan
Sep 28, 20232 min read
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Tompkins County apple farms show resilience after May freeze
Every fall across the Finger Lakes region, orchards open their doors for pick-your-own apple programs. This year things look a bit...
Clare Shanahan
Sep 22, 20233 min read
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When social media goes too far in dictating the news
The state of journalism today is a confusing one, and it’s one I sometimes struggle to agree with and align myself with. Journalism is a...
Clare Shanahan
Sep 10, 20232 min read
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Why I report on sustainability, food and agriculture
During this semester for Ithaca Week, I will be covering food and agriculture in Central New York, with a particular focus on...
Clare Shanahan
Sep 7, 20232 min read
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Parkies Go Barking Mad for Pups
Ithaca College students had a wild time in the lobby of the Roy H. Park School of Communications Nov. 5 as they met and played with dogs...
Clare Shanahan
Dec 6, 20222 min read
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