The 7.17.22 Issue

Highlights

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    Villagers hired by Eden Reforestation Projects planting trees in the northern part of Goiás State, Brazil.
    CreditLalo de Almeida for The New York Times

    Can Planting a Trillion New Trees Save the World?

    To fight climate change, companies and nonprofits have been promoting worldwide planting campaigns. Getting to a trillion is easier said than done.

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  1. Letter of Recommendation

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    CreditIllustration by Evan M. Cohen

    The Power of Talking to Yourself

    “External self-talk,” as it’s clinically known, gets a bad rap. But it can be great for pushing through all sorts of obstacles.

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  2. Eat

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    CreditChris Simpson for The New York Times. Food stylist: Maggie Ruggiero. Prop stylist: Sophia Pappas.

    The Case for Grilling Cucumbers

    The cucumber’s fresh crunch has gone, but in its place is something more substantial to deliver a smoky, savory flavor.

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  1. Tip

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    CreditIllustration by Radio

    How to Recover From Being Ghosted

    Let go of your desire for an explanation. It helps to seek connection elsewhere.

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