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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.
How to Choose Seafood That’s Nutritious, Sustainable — and Safe
Finding seafood you can feel good about eating is a challenge. This guide will help you make healthier, more sustainable choices.
Turning the Tide: Emily Penn
Eco-advocate Emily Penn is studying ways to solve the challenges facing the earth’s oceans — and learning to better navigate her own life.
What Is True Cost Thinking?
When we begin to account for the true cost of our everyday purchases and choices, apparent bargains can become expensive indeed.
Closer to the Earth
Ecologist Robin Wall Kimmerer shares strategies for cultivating powerful relationships with the land.
Agricultural Pesticides Found in Tap Water. Here’s What To Do.
A widely used class of agricultural pesticides has been found in drinking water, according to a new study. Here’s how to mitigate their presence.
Why Healthy Humans Need Healthy Soil
You may not be able to see them, but microorganisms in the soil have a big impact on human nutrition and health.
A Greener Mindset
Editor in chief Jamie Martin on developing a “less is more” perspective.
How Climate Change Affects Your Health
How do we protect ourselves from increased air pollution, contaminated water, the spread of Lyme disease, and other health effects of climate change?