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Make the World a Better Place: Plant a Tree!

By Michael Dregni
Trees clean the air, battle the climate crisis, and do so much more for the planet. Planting one is a simple way to take action.
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PUMPING IRONY: Every Breath You Take

By Craig Cox
While air quality nationwide has improved markedly since the turn of the century, recent research highlights the cognitive damage that even low levels of pollution can exact on the aging brain.
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What Is Your Digital Carbon Footprint?

By Michael Dregni
An exploration into the hidden eco-costs of our digital lifestyles — and what we can do about it.
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What is Biocultivated Meat?

By Michael Dregni
Faux meat, alt-meat, clean meat, and in vitro meat are all terms being used to describe this lab-grown product. Proponents believe it could feed the world. Others are doubtful. Learn more.
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How to Talk With Kids About Climate Change

By Jill Patton, FMCHC
Kids are vulnerable to climate anxiety. Here's how to talk to them about what climate change might mean for their lives.
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How to Make Your Ski Vacation More Environmentally Friendly

By Michael Dregni
Downhill skiing and snowboarding are environmentally expensive sports. Can they become more sustainable?
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MacArthur Foundation ‘Genius Grant’ Winner Robin Wall Kimmerer Talks About Connecting With Nature

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
The world is a gift, says botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer, and we can accept it with gratitude and reciprocity.
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What Is Upcycled Food?

By Jazz Ward
Upcycled foods are made from imperfect foods that would have otherwise found their way to a food-waste destination.
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What Is the Impact of Natural Gas on Human Health?

By Jazz Ward
A 2022 study found that 95% of homes tested had low but potentially harmful levels of chemicals like benzene.
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6 Strategies to Cope With Climate-Change Anxiety

By Jill Patton, FMCHC
Here's how to move beyond fear, overwhelm, and anger — and respond with your emotional well-being intact.
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5 of Our Favorite Water Filters

By Experience Life Staff
Quench your thirst with these filters for at home and on the go.
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What Is Food Justice?

By Lola Méndez
Why access to fresh, healthy food should be a basic human right.
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DIY Carpet Cleaner

By Molly Tynjala
Got stains? Learn how to remove them with nontoxic items you probably have on hand.
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Greener Health Clubs

By Experience Life Staff
With a focus on a reduction in energy usage, water consumption, and waste, Life Time is prioritizing sustainability across its athletic country clubs.
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Saved By the Bell: Kristen Bell

By Claire Connors
Actor, Singer, activist, entrepreneur, and now children’s-book author Kristen Bell wants to save the world — or at least make it a better place for all.
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6 Ways Life Time Work Is Going Green

By Emily Ewen
From reducing plastic to conserving energy, learn about the sustainability efforts happening at every Life Time Work location.
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What’s Your Diet’s Carbon Footprint?

By Michael Dregni
And did you know choosing a serving of peas instead of asparagus can result in a 48 percent decrease in water use?
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6 Tips to Find Sustainable Seafood

By Heidi Wachter
Look for smaller, more abundant species, buy a share in a community-supported fishery, and four other tips to find sustainable seafood.
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17 Types of Seafood to Avoid

By Heidi Wachter
Some fish are high in mercury, overfished, or caught in a way that is harmful for the environment. Here are some seafood to avoid.
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Are Some Fishing ­Methods More Sustainable Than Others?

By Heidi Wachter
Pole and line, spearfishing and harpooning, trolling, and floating fish traps are some of the most sustainable methods out there. Here's why.
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