As a journalist, Gabriella Sotelo covers the environment, climate change, and agriculture. She has a bachelor's in Journalism/Environmental Studies from NYU. Plastic has become ubiquitous in the ...

An exploration of one of the wine world’s most unwelcome guests: TCA. Lauren Buzzeo is the founder, editor, and publisher of Full Pour, a quarterly journal covering the intersection of drinks and ...

At dawn in the Alentejo, the fields glow gold and the air hums with cicadas. Men with axes move through the cork oaks, slicing into the bark with surgical precision. The first strike is quiet, ...

Natural wine corks are compostable after removing any metal foil and other materials. To speed up the decomposition process, the corks should be chopped up. Corks are brown composting material; add ...

Discover the “Emerald Isle’s” second largest city, a vibrant place known for its rich history, thriving food scene and lively culture, where you can explore historic landmarks, wander bustling markets ...

Dear Jim: I am trying to use as many natural and efficient products as possible. Is cork flooring a truly natural product; is it bad for the environment, and will its insulation lower my utility bills ...