Massachusetts

Homeowners spent $600,000 on a sand dune to protect their homes from coastal erosion. It collapsed after just 3 days.

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Salisbury Beach, MA, experienced significant coastal erosion after a storm on March 10 raised tides up to 15 feet, destroying a resident-funded dune.MyCoast Residents of Salisbury Beach pooled their money for a sand dune to protect their homes from coastal erosion. But ‘king’ tide washed away half of the man-made dune after just three days. … Read more

‘Food equity can’t be an afterthought’: how food as medicine becomes a core team skill

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The intersection of nutrition and health has been known for a long time. But recently, a major trend – the “food as medicine” movement – ​​has developed. As societies grapple with rising healthcare costs and gain a growing understanding of the impact of nutrition on well-being, healthcare organizations are embracing the idea that food can … Read more