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Bark Beetles Weren’t a Menace Until Humans Turned Them into One

Bark Beetles Weren’t a Menace Until Humans Turned Them into One

Thanks to climate change, bark beetle infestations harm trees, wildlife, and industry. How can we control the enemy we’ve created?
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Bex vanKoot
Oct 31
Get to Know North America’s Oldest Eco-Certification

Get to Know North America’s Oldest Eco-Certification

Know Logo helps you navigate today’s greenwashed marketplace, one eco-label at a time. First up: EcoLogo.
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Marianna Ciccia
Oct 16
Five Ways to Support our Kids through Climate Disasters

Five Ways to Support our Kids through Climate Disasters

Whether the disaster’s on your doorstep or in the daily news, experts say parents can help kids cope.
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Brianna Sharpe
Sep 22
Protecting Forests by Building Schools

Protecting Forests by Building Schools

A California non-profit protects island ecosystems like Sri Lanka’s mangroves by funding local infrastructure.
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Nithin Coca
Sep 18
This Seattle Restaurant Makes Filipino Food with Local Ingredients

This Seattle Restaurant Makes Filipino Food with Local Ingredients

A commitment to sustainability led Archipelago to replace SE Asian staples with NW Coast stand-ins.
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Megan Hill
Sep 10
Forest Schools Let Kids Play Like the Planet Depends on It

Forest Schools Let Kids Play Like the Planet Depends on It

By giving our kids the opportunity to feel at home on the land, we might also be giving the land a new generation of protectors.
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Brianna Sharpe
Sep 3
Palm Oil is in Everything, and it’s Hurting More than the Orangutans

Palm Oil is in Everything, and it’s Hurting More than the Orangutans

Inexpensive, often-invisible, and the source of environmental destruction: this is the story of palm oil.
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Helen A. Lee
Aug 22
In Urban Nature, I’ve Found a Home Away From Home

In Urban Nature, I’ve Found a Home Away From Home

Among Indigenous elders and my fellow immigrants, I’ve put down roots at a nature center in Northeast Los Angeles.
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Dana Poblete
Aug 15
The Traveler’s Water Bottle that Allows you to Drink from Anywhere

The Traveler’s Water Bottle that Allows you to Drink from Anywhere

Reduce plastic consumption while traveling by investing in a portable purifier.
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Asparagus Magazine
Aug 9
Bottled Water is Gross!

Bottled Water is Gross!

The Environmentalist from Hell takes aim at bottled water and the garbage people who drink it.
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Sara Bynoe
Aug 8
Five Books to Inspire Earth-Loving Kids

Five Books to Inspire Earth-Loving Kids

Stories remind us that our relationship with the planet is stronger than our fear for the future.
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Brianna Sharpe
Aug 6
Why Line-Drying Sheets is Better for You and the Environment

Why Line-Drying Sheets is Better for You and the Environment

For fresh, crisp sheets, thread count matters far less than how you dry your bedding.
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Rosanna Nafziger Henderson
Aug 1
Fashion is Hurting the Planet. Can we Tame the Monster in Our Closets?

Fashion is Hurting the Planet. Can we Tame the Monster in Our Closets?

Innovators worldwide are trying to slow down and clean up today’s fast and dirty fashion industry.
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Shreya Kalra
Jul 30
North Vancouver’s Mountain Bikers Strive to Shred Sustainably

North Vancouver’s Mountain Bikers Strive to Shred Sustainably

A PR crisis led volunteers to build some of North America’s best trails.
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Barry Rueger
Jul 25
The Wet’suwet’en Aren’t Just Protecting “the Environment”

The Wet’suwet’en Aren’t Just Protecting “the Environment”

The Unist’ot’en and Gidimt’en land defenders aren’t just fighting pipelines, they’re fighting for a way of life.
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Anne Spice
Jul 23
Asparagus Magazine’s Guide to the Farmers Market

Asparagus Magazine’s Guide to the Farmers Market

Freshly picked answers and questions to celebrate local bounty from the ground up.
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Andre LaRiviere
Jul 16
The Decider: Sunscreen

The Decider: Sunscreen

How to choose sunscreen that protects both your skin and fragile marine ecosystems.
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Glynis Ratcliffe
Jul 16
Recycling May be Down, But Don’t Count it Out Yet

Recycling May be Down, But Don’t Count it Out Yet

China’s ban on imported recyclables has had a real impact, but we shouldn’t give up on North America’s recycling system.
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Asparagus Magazine
Jul 4
The Gus List: 6 Eco Docs You Won’t Want to Miss

The Gus List: 6 Eco Docs You Won’t Want to Miss

For when you’re sitting on your couch and need a little inspiration
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Marianna Ciccia
Jun 11
Could GMO Crops Help Solve the Climate Crisis?

Could GMO Crops Help Solve the Climate Crisis?

Genetically engineered cereals may hold the key to sustainable agriculture.
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Elie Dolgin
May 16
Open-Source Seeds Keep Big Ag out of Home Gardens

Open-Source Seeds Keep Big Ag out of Home Gardens

Inspired by trends toward sharing intellectual property, the open-source seed movement fights corporate overreach in our own backyards.
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Marian Weidner
Apr 23
The Decider: Laundry and Detergent

The Decider: Laundry and Detergent

The Decider looks beyond greenwashing to help you make sustainable decisions.
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Alia Dharssi
Apr 3
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