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Supermoon and Lunar Eclipse for September

The moon: You see it--and now you don't

By Kelly Kizer Whitt August 31, 2015

In this story: astronomy

A series of images shows the progression of a lunar eclipse.

4 Innovative Ways To Deal With The Drought

By Hope Corrigan August 31, 2015

In this story: water, recycling, drought

We're Still Learning Katrina's Lessons

By Bianca Hernandez August 27, 2015

In this story: books, environmental justice

Katrina: After the Flood, by Gary Rivlin (Simon & Schuster, 2015)

6 Environmental Stories You Don't Want to Miss

By Catherine Schuknecht August 27, 2015

In this story: animals

The world record height for cliff jumping was broken.

Hey Mr. Green, How Many Birds Get Whacked By Cars?

By Bob Schildgen August 26, 2015

In this story: birds, , wildlife

Some birds, such as the barn owl, are more susceptible to collision than other species.

6 Eco-Friendly Brands to Kickstart Your Fall Wardrobe

By Jules Zucker August 24, 2015

In this story: fashion, vegan, design, recycling, shopping

6 Eco-Friendly Brands to Kickstart Your Fall Wardrobe

5 Wild and Delicious Botanicals

By Dylan Mullins August 21, 2015

In this story: wildflowers, gardening, food and drink

5 Post-Katrina Innovations New Orleans Can Brag About

By Catherine Schuknecht August 21, 2015

In this story: diy, education, recycling, technology, transportation

5 Environmental Stories You Don't Want To Miss

By Jasper Scherer August 20, 2015

In this story: environmental justice, astronomy, science

11 Wilderness Instagram Accounts You Need to Follow

By Dylan Mullins August 20, 2015

In this story: photography, travel, adventure

11 Instagram Accounts You Need to Follow

Why You Shouldn't Take Selfies With Wild Animals

By Jasper Scherer August 18, 2015

In this story: animals, adventure, wildlife

How Insects, Neonicotinoids, and a French Farm Are Related

By Bob Schildgen August 18, 2015

In this story: books, insects, gardening, agriculture

We review "A Buzz in the Meadow: The Natural History of a French Farm" by Dave Goulson.

Hey Mr. Green, How Much Does Clean Energy Cost?

By Bob Schildgen August 17, 2015

In this story: clean energy, solar, wind

Mr. Green compares the costs of wind farms and solar power plants with those of other power plants.

Hey Mr. Green, What's the Best Way to Deal with Food Waste?

By Bob Schildgen August 17, 2015

In this story: , food and drink

What's the best way to handle food waste?

The Top 10 Coolest Schools 2015

Sierra Proudly Presents This Year's Eco-Valadictorians

By Avital Andrews August 15, 2015

In this story: cool schools

My City-Dwelling Year of Reclaiming Real Food

By Susan Pagani August 13, 2015

In this story: books, food and drink

Unprocessed: My City-Dwelling Year of Reclaiming Real Food, by Megan Kimble

5 Environmental Stories You Don't Want to Miss

By Wendy Becktold August 13, 2015

In this story: food and drink, water

L.A. is employing "shade balls" to combat drought while astronauts are growing lettuce in space.

Climate Change Goes to Hollywood

By Dylan Mullins August 12, 2015

In this story: film, climate change

A new sub-genre of film is creating conversation about climate change.

How Deepwater Horizon Created a Cross-Cultural Activist

By Wendy Becktold August 10, 2015

In this story: volunteers, activism, profiles

Tony Nguyen, in Biloxi, Mississippi, became an environmental activist after the 2010 BP oil spill and later helped train activists in Vietnam.

Satan Lizard

By Michael Engelhard August 10, 2015

In this story: wildlife, animals

In Madagascar, the satanic leaf-tailed gecko can hide from predators but not from purveyors of exotic pets.