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5 Ecofriendly Superfoods

By Chelsea Leu December 4, 2015

In this story: food and drink, health, cooking

Whether or not you believe that chia seeds cure cancer, there are some gems emerging from the superfood fad.

View From an Ice Palace

December 4, 2015

In this story: photography

Fleeing an Angry Climate

Governments are not ready for the coming flood of climate migrants

By Dashka Slater December 4, 2015

In this story: environmental justice

Migrants arrive at the Greek island of Lesbos after crossing the Aegean Sea from Turkey.

Dispatches From the Front Lines of Climate Justice

By Susan Pagani December 3, 2015

In this story: books, activism, climate change

What We’re Fighting for Now is Each Other: Dispatches From the Front Lines of Climate Justice, by Wen Stephenson, Beacon Press (October, 2015)

Sunlight for Sale

Buying into America's fastest-growing energy source makes more sense than ever. And not just for wealthy enviros.

By Tim McDonnell December 3, 2015

In this story: solar, clean energy

Buying into America's fastest-growing energy source makes more sense than ever. And not just for wealthy enviros.

What You Need to Know About the Paris Climate Talks

By Madison Kotack December 3, 2015

In this story: international climate policy, climate change, climate negotiations, federal policy

What you need to know about the Paris climate talks

Conservation Dogs Sniff Out Endangered Species

Sit. Stay. Track.

By Julian Smith December 2, 2015

In this story: dogs, endangered species

Winnie, one of CK9's sniffer dogs, looks on as handler Jennifer Hartman logs data for fisher scat.

Dirtbag Snowboarders Rescue Our Climate

Meet the scrappy young athletes who want to save snow...and the planet

By Aaron Teasdale December 2, 2015

In this story: snow sports, skiing, activism

The scrappy young athletes who want to save snow...and the planet.

Green Your Toothpaste

Before heading down the toothpaste aisle, know where your brand stands.

By Della Watson December 1, 2015

In this story: diy, lifestyle, health

Homemade Toothpaste

By Della Watson December 1, 2015

In this story: diy, lifestyle

Falling Stars and a Full Moon on Christmas

By Kelly Kizer Whitt December 1, 2015

In this story: astronomy, holidays

December Brings a Full Moon For Christmas

Racing Extinction

By Madison Kotack November 30, 2015

In this story: film, endangered species, oceans

Racing Extinction premiers December 2nd.

Life On the Edge of Climate Change

By Esau Sinnok November 25, 2015

In this story: climate change, Alaska, international climate policy

An 18-year-old Alaskan native leaves his remote coastal home to attend UN climate talks in Paris.

5 Environmental Stories You Don't Want To Miss

By Robin Walter November 25, 2015

H2O dance parties, desert waste, and Brazil’s worst environmental disaster.

Is Climate Mitigation a Good Investment?

By Catherine Schuknecht November 24, 2015

In this story: politics, international climate policy, climate negotiations, science

Colors are 2100 temperatures under business-as-usual (left, RCP8.5) and aggressive climate policy (right, RCP2.6).

5 Outdoor Activities to Beat Holiday Stress

By Julie Eng November 24, 2015

In this story: Thanksgiving, holidays

3 Vegan Cookbooks to Guide You Through the Holidays

By Robin Walter November 24, 2015

In this story: vegan, food and drink, Thanksgiving, books, holidays

Even your most carnivorous family members will love these delicious meat- and dairy-free dishes.

Celebrate International Buy Nothing Day

By Catherine Schuknecht November 20, 2015

In this story: recycling, shopping, Thanksgiving, lifestyle, diy

On November 27, take a stand against Black Friday over-consumption and join the Buy Nothing campaign.

Keep Jumbo Wild

By Catherine Schuknecht November 19, 2015

In this story: public lands, wilderness, wildlife, environmental justice

The 24-year-long controversy over plans to construct a ski resort in British Columbia’s Jumbo Valley is hitting the big screen.

Oregon's Gray Wolf De-Listed

By Robin Walter November 19, 2015

In this story: wolves, wildlife, endangered species

The state of Oregon de-lists Grey Wolves from the Endangered Species Act.