Sheep poop and climate change

Plus, a few more stories and films you won't want to miss. [patagonia®]( [The Cleanest Line]( This week’s stories are almost all parts of bigger projects we’re working on. We’re sharing an excerpt from the book Waves and Beaches, a classic on ocean dynamics that we’re really excited to reissue, a new film about domestic hemp production, a follow-up to our Blue Heart documentary, plus a story about sheep poop you won’t want to miss. [A wave in the ocean with a white cap on top]( Surfing, Culture The Return of a Surf Classic Kim McCoy finds an underwater opening on the Mediterranean island of Tinetto and dives to investigate. [Read the Story]( [Two people standing in a field with sheep and a dog]( Activism, Culture Fire Sheep Sheep (and their poop) could help California’s climate change-driven wildfires. One couple is ushering in this idea with a small flock and some supportive fire departments. [Read the Story]( [A person standing in a field of hemp]( Workwear Bring Hemp Home: Colorado In Colorado’s San Luis Valley, worsening drought is causing farmers to face the prospect of losing their livelihoods. Two farmers are placing their bets on a drought-tolerant crop—industrial hemp. [Watch the Film]( [A huge river flowing through mountains]( Activism Vjosa Forever Join the movement calling for permanent protection of Europe’s largest undammed river. [Watch the Film]( [A person in a purple pullover puts a snap on a jacket with a metal machine]( Our Footprint Our Quest for Circularity Patagonia’s journey toward zero waste and reduced carbon emissions, failed experiments included. [Read the Story]( [Rye seedlings growing under solar panels in the winter]( Activism Green Reconstruction Ten years after the Fukushima nuclear disaster, Japanese communities are turning toward citizen-led renewable power. [Read the Story]( [Fitz Roy with snow and a blue sky]( Photos: (Top) Wind blowing offshore will cause the face of a wave to streak upward then tear off into a rain-like spray. These droplets (water and salt aerosols) increase the exchange of heat between the ocean and atmosphere. Pipeline, O‘ahu. BRIAN BIELMANN (Middle) Cuyama Lamb founders Jack Anderson and Jenya Schneider gaze over the “lambscape” with their herding dog Rocco. ROSMINAH BROWN (Middle) A still from the film Bring Hemp Home: Colorado . CORY RICHARDS (Middle) The magnificent, free-flowing Vjosa in Albania. LEEWAY COLLECTIVE (Middle) Rye seedlings grow in the winter sun under solar-sharing panels. By strategically placing the panels, it is possible to deliver sufficient light to the crop even in winter. A study called "Permanent Zone" is investigating the relationship between renewable energy and agriculture. The findings? Agricultural production is high in areas rich in renewable energy. Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. TAKESHI MAGAMI (Middle) Make it snappy. Retail Associate Theron “TK” Brown applies some pressure and repairs a Down Snap-T® Pullover during a Worn Wear tour stop in Santa Monica, California. Keeping gear in play reduces waste, water use and overall carbon footprint. DONNIE HEDDEN (Bottom) Highliner Pete Thompson crosses a highline at Mushroom Rock in Carbondale, Colorado. CATHERINE AEPPEL Sign up. Show up. Take action. [Patagonia Action Works]( Patagonia Customer Service 8550 White Fir St, Reno, NV 89523 | [Help Center]( Email Preferences Set your gender, locale and frequency so we can send you emails that matter. [Unsubscribe]( | [Update My Preferences]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} | [View on web]( | © 2021 Patagonia, Inc.