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Where Have All the Birds Gone?
Recent findings reveal sharp losses in bird populations across Europe. Scientists think agricultural pesticide use may have a role.
Closer to Home: 5 Steps Toward Eating Local
Reaching out to local farmers and producers for your sustenance may be easier than you thought. Here’s a 5-step guide to finding, eating and savoring the local foods that nourish you, your community and the planet we all call home.
How to Make a Reed Diffuser
A simple, DIY method to fill your home with healthier fragrances this holiday season.
Dramatic Insect Decline in Germany Has Scientists Buzzing
A 76 percent drop in flying insects in German nature reserves has some experts concerned about an “ecological Armageddon.”
Safe Havens for Animals
Animal sanctuaries provide rewarding opportunities for volunteers and vacationers.
Behind the Scenes With Lauren Singer (Video)
Go behind the scenes at our cover shoot with Lauren Singer and learn how she’s cut back on waste — and why she’s passionate about helping others do the same.
Life Outside the Box: Lauren Singer
Zero-waste advocate Lauren Singer is helping people lighten their environmental footprint — one container at a time.
Behind the Scenery: People of Yellowstone
A new book highlights the diverse group of humans — including maintenance crews, wranglers, and scientists — that protect and conserve America’s first national park.
Organic, Sustainable, and Biodynamic Wine: A Q&A With Wine Republic’s RJ Judalena
A wine maestro discusses best wine practices — and offers his top picks for biodynamic reds, whites, rosés, and sparkling wines.
Find Nature Near You
These tips can help you spy wildflowers, bees, and butterflies near you.
California Classifies Weed Killer Roundup as Cancer Causing
In milestone move, the state lists the world’s most applied herbicide as a human carcinogen.
5 Elements for 5 Seasons
How getting in touch with wood, fire, earth, metal, and water can improve your health.
Cross-Training in the Garden: A Lesson From Alignment to Zucchini
Movement ecologist Katy Bowman offers 9 tips on how to cross-train in the garden.
5 Ways to Use Less Water
The average American household uses 69 gallons of water daily. Here are five easy ways you can conserve water.
4 Ways to Be a Good Water Citizen
Simple tips to help you break the bottled-water habit and protect our groundwater.
Filling the Well: Q&A With Scott Harrison
How bringing clean water to those in need helped Scott Harrison reclaim his life and find greater purpose.
How to Choose a Water Filter
Our step-by-step guide will help you find a filter that’s best for you.
All Paths Lead to the Ocean
Editor in chief Jamie Martin on how we can clean up our water — and help the planet.
The True Cost of Bottled Water
Bottled water is more expensive than you think. Discover why tap is usually the better choice.
Troubled Waters: Strategies to Conserve and Protect This Vital Resource
Here’s what you can do to help protect and preserve this critical resource.
Behind the Scenes With Emily Penn (Video)
In our exclusive video, ocean advocate Emily Penn shares how she’s working to save our imperiled oceans.