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What Is Regenerative Agriculture?
This type of farming helps rebuild soil, decrease atmospheric carbon dioxide, and slow climate change.
7 Keystone Species — and Why they Matter for Our Planet
Keystone species are essential for ecosystem resilience, yet many are considered pests. Learn why we need these important animals and plants.
How Good Is Your Tap Water?
Curious what’s in your tap water? Check out the Environmental Working Group’s new Tap Water Database.
The Table
A call for alignment on a global scale — for the good of our planet and future generations.
5 Ways Wildfires Affect Our Planet
Wildfires are important for ecosystems, but they are dangerous as well.
Finding Beauty in Erosion
Acclaimed author and conservationist Terry Tempest Williams discusses themes from her new book of essays.
The Ecological Consequences of Wildfires
Wildfires are becoming more frequent and dangerous. Learn why it matters — even if you don’t live in a burn hotspot.
Water Warrior: Jason Momoa
Jason Momoa shares his passion for ocean conservation, water equity, and eliminating single-use plastics once and for all.
Next-Gen Conservation
How technology is helping scientists monitor and protect wildlife habitats and species.
4 Tips for Foraging
Foraging for the first time can be intimidating, but there are many ways to ease into the adventure.
How to Turn the Tide Against Plastic
Try a water flosser, say no to thermal-paper receipts, and 10 other ways to fight plastic.
3 Tips to Help You Find Real Honey
If you’re trying to find the best honey, make sure it’s raw, local, and single-source. Here’s why.
How to Start Foraging
Tap into your hunter-gatherer roots by learning to find and eat these five wild plants (plus, three recipes to try with your findings!).
The Problem With Plastic — and What We Can Do About It
People have done without plastics for most of history. In the interest of human and planetary health, we can again — if we’re willing to shift our buying habits and push for large-scale change.
Digging In
A backyard garden can connect us to the past — and channel hope for the future.
The High Price of Farming
Small-scale farming is rife with challenges, including finanical instability and higher rates of depression and suicide.
9 Ways to Help Pollinators
Here are several ways to stem the decline of critical pollinator species.
Why Pollinators Matter
Pollinators play a critical role in maintaining ecosystems and human food supplies, but several factors are making it harder for them to do so. You can help in many ways.
6 Health Benefits of Gardening
Tending to your garden may help cultivate calm, strengthen immunity, and build community.
Understanding the Environmental Consequences of Concrete
Pavement is ubiquitous in our cities, but its use can harm human health and the environment. Learn about innovative urban designs that may curb the impact of climate change.