Dengue Fever Is Spreading With Climate Change and Urbanization By Jill Langlois March 5, 2024 The mosquito-borne disease is on the rise even in countries with no history of dengue epidemics In this story: water, urban living, climate change, health
Talking to Plants Changed My Life By Lucy Sherriff January 9, 2024 I also thought it sounded weird—until I learned to let go and give it a try In this story: inspiring connections outdoors, nature, health
A Lifelong Adventurer Tries to Come Back From Long Covid By Aaron Teasdale December 25, 2023 Fanning the body's flame to coax it back from Covid's "acquired brain injury" In this story: adventure, health
Coal Dust Is Blowin’ in the Wind By Austyn Gaffney September 26, 2023 That black stuff spilling off railcars is a threat to public health and waterways across the United States In this story: coal, coal ash, health, water, toxics
Banks Use “Net Zero by 2050” as a Smoke Screen to Conceal Support for Dirty Coal By Jonathan Hahn August 30, 2023 A new report reveals how the biggest banks are propping up the fossil fuel status quo In this story: Fossil Free Finance, coal, dirty energy, climate change, health
Safer, Greener Textiles and How to Vet Ecolabel Certifications By Jessian Choy July 5, 2023 A search for less-toxic fashion, linens, and furnishings In this story: toxics, health, buyers' guide, PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances)
Can Outdoor Access Reduce the Risk of Dementia? By Kim Brown Seely June 29, 2023 A new study links nearby green spaces to lower hospitalizations In this story: health, inspiring connections outdoors, nature, hiking
LA’s Battle Against Smog Isn’t Over By Judith Lewis Mernit June 18, 2023 In order to finally clear the air, Los Angeles needs to stop burning fossil fuels In this story: air, climate change, health
What the Thinx Class Action Settlement Means for All of Us By Jessian Choy January 31, 2023 And how to change both your underwear and the law In this story: , PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), toxics, buyers' guide, health
Lost Bear, Lost Human By Aaron Teasdale October 31, 2022 I thought long COVID had ended my wildlife adventures—but then the wildlife came to my backyard, looking for help In this story: health, bears