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Going It Alone
New editions of kayaking pioneer Audrey Sutherland’s classic books provide inspiration for anyone looking to make a solo journey.
5 Ways to Become a More Engaged Citizen
There are surprising benefits to serving on a volunteer advisory board. Here’s how to get started.
Tread Lightly
Heading out for an adventure? Here’s how to ease your footprint on the landscape.
Household Products and their Role in Air Pollution
Everyday household products, including cleaners and personal-care items, contribute almost half the pollutants in the atmosphere.
How Do I Protect Against Ticks?
Lyme disease is one of the fastest-growing infectious diseases in the U.S. Here are some tips to prevent tick-borne illnesses.
18 Ways to Live With Less Plastic
Ditching plastic is good for the planet — and your health. Here are some tips to help reduce your plastic consumption.
Guided by Nature
Explorer Tristan Gooley on how to plot a course using the sun, stars, sea, weather, plants and animals as your guides.
Why Are Our Oceans Full of Plastic?
Find out what you can do to decrease the amount of plastic in the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans.
How Nature Boosts Your Health
Digging in the garden, walking by a river, and enjoying some sun during lunch do more than just lift your spirits — they’re good for your physical health, too.
Behind the Scenes With Kimi Werner (Video)
Go behind the scenes with free diver and clean-water advocate Kimi Werner to learn why nature motivates her.
A Wild Life: Kimi Werner
Honoring nature has helped world-class spearfisher, free diver, chef, artist, and environmental advocate Kimi Werner find her purpose.
Why Ethical Design Matters: Q&A With Kallie Thomson
How your stuff is made matters, says founder of 31 Bits.
How to Start Your Own Herb Plants in an Eggshell
Nourishing and biodegradable, eggshells make the perfect seed-starter pots.
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.