We are of two minds about mushrooms. As part of the fungi kingdom, they may be the death of us (see HBO's "The Last of Us"). Or, just maybe, a big handful of the 5 million or more species will be our salvation - cure us of depression and anxiety, reduce our inflammation or curb our addiction to more carbon-intensive foods.
Laura Reiley is a Business of Food Reporter at The Washington Post. She focuses on the intersections of climate change, nutrition, and food policy, often exploring themes related to the FDA, ESG, and academia. Her work has been featured in notable publications such as the Texarkana Gazette, Boston Globe Technology, and The Sydney Morning Herald.