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“Climate Receiver” Cities Signal a Rust Belt Renaissance
Once depopulated, these areas of the US are becoming climate destinations
The Sweet Smell of Nontoxic, Sustainable Perfumes and Who Is Making Them
Here’s what you need to know about synthetic fragrances and green alternatives
What Are the Least Toxic and Greenest Carpets and Rugs?
Get floored by these ethically made, tree-free, and sheep-free options
How Far Will Salmon Swim for a Craft Beer?
In Oregon, researchers hope a surprising aroma will lure stray salmon back to their home hatcheries
Conservation Could Get a Huge Boost on Millions of Acres
A new analysis shows most Americans support the proposal to make that happen
A Win for the “Desert Ghost” Benefits Us All
A legal settlement over border wall construction will repair damage to the Sonoran Desert
A Letter From Phoenix
Record-breaking heat is the latest signal of a climate in crisis
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climate change
Biden Designates National Monument Sites Honoring Emmett Till
Till’s murder helped to spark the modern American civil rights movement
Dams Blocked Fish Migrations in These Alabama Rivers for Decades
Now the rivers may once again flow freely into the Gulf of Mexico
What to Do When a Plant Is Invasive But Also Serves a Purpose
Here’s how one plant got its own classification on Maine’s banned plant list
Sandhill Cranes Are Moving to Cities and Adopting Urban Lifestyles
Once elusive inhabitants of remote wetlands, sandhill cranes can now be found thriving in yards, athletic fields, and college campuses
Bold Leadership and Historic Investment Are Launching Climate Renewal
Get ready for a transformative “Earth Shot”
ICYMI: Condor Convention, Multiplying Heat Domes, Shark-Hunting Drones & Tioga Road Finally Opens
A weekly roundup for busy people
The Art of Modern Foraging
Your next big discovery could be right in your backyard
A Rare Legless Lizard Could Stop Oil Drilling in Its Tracks
The legal status of the Temblor legless lizard threatens industry’s free rein
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endangered species
Endangered Gibbons and the Village That Loves Them
For generations, the Garo people of Selbalgre have learned about sustainability from their friends in the forest
Biomass Boondoggle?
Energy wildcatters are looking to turn woody forest refuse into biofuel, hydrogen, or whatever will capture generous federal incentives
Bringing Back Monarchs One Ranch at a Time
Ole Schell is helping to revive a once epic population of monarchs
