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A “Call to Action” in the Fight Against Plastic Pollution According to the new book "The Problem With Plastic," collective action is key to solving the plastic crisis By Dana Drugmand January 4, 2026 In this story: plastic, books, climate change
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A Memoir for the World’s Glaciers In "Chasing Time," photographer James Balog weighs mortality with thousands of frames By Christian Thorsberg December 14, 2025 In this story: film, climate change, photography, activism
These Pacific Northwest Groups Feed the Region When It Needs It Most How gleaners are reducing food waste and helping families make ends meet By Amal Ahmed December 31, 2025 In this story: food and drink, agriculture, federal policy, activism
The Art of Activism The Alaska Wilderness League's poster campaign highlights why the Arctic is worth protecting By Michael Engelhard December 22, 2025 In this story: art, activism, national parks, activism
Art That Heals and Reveals Indigenous artwork is helping tribal members protect themselves from harmful environmental exposures By Wendee Nicole November 6, 2025 In this story: indigenous communities, art, health, toxics
Robert Redford’s First Environmental Fight The actor was an activist determined to protect, land, air, and water By David Gessner October 16, 2025 In this story: activism, film, coal, dirty energy
Every Watershed Deserves a Rock Opera How an Oregon sewer inspired a live multimedia performance By Michelle Nijhuis September 16, 2025 In this story: music, art, water, conservation