Sustainability

The Great Lakes are critical to our environment, cultures, and economy — and even our spiritual lives. But they are under threat on many fronts. Here’s how you can help.

From quiet to deafening, here are average decibel levels for everyday sounds in the world around us.

Learn how going outdoors can help ease depression and hypertension and improve resiliency and immunity.

For the good of our planet and our health, it’s time to rethink our habits around single-use plastics.

Canning is making a comeback. Preserve your summer and fall produce like a pro with these beginner recipes.

The health of the planet and of humans is one and the same.

There’s been a steep increase in the use of single-use plastic since the pandemic hit — here’s why.

Regenerative agriculture is critical to the future of food — and the planet. Here’s how you can help.

The future of trash . . . is no more trash. That’s the goal behind the latest ideas from forward-thinking waste researchers and engineers.

Why nourishing topsoil, raising healthier animals, and growing more nutrient-dense crops and produce is critical to the future of food — and the planet.

Education’s role in shaping the future of the planet.

Turning off lights and advocating for better streetlamps are just two ways to preserve the night.

Researcher Wallace J. Nichols, PhD, on how he embraces the mind-cleansing power of water every day.

Light pollution contributes to greenhouse-gas emissions, harms our health, and blocks our view of the heavens. Learn how you can help turn down the glare at night.

The climber, educator, and outdoor advocate wants us to let go of preconceived notions of what it means to be “outdoorsy.”

Which nondairy milk is most climate-friendly: almond milk, rice milk, soymilk, or oat milk?

Here are the five Big Food conglomerates that own some of your favorite “natural” or organic brands.

Modern feedlots produce plentiful and inexpensive meat — but at what cost to environmental and human health?

What do “Sell By,” “Use By,” and “Best Before” labels actually mean? We break it down.