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Visualizing Excess

By Nicholas Ibarra June 30, 2015

In this story: books, population

July Observing Highlights

By Kelly Kizer Whitt June 29, 2015

In this story: astronomy

A Blue Moon (actual color varies) will occur at the end of July.

How to Feed Nine Billion People

By Scott Donahue June 29, 2015

In this story: books, food and drink, population

End of Plenty: The Race to Feed a Crowded World, by Joel K. Bourne Jr.

5 Environmental Stories You Won't Want to Miss

Your weekly environmental news roundup in 500 words or less

By Brad Rassler June 25, 2015

In this story: Yosemite, climate change

Lucy Billings Carries a Tune in her New Album Carry the Water

By Dylan Mullins June 23, 2015

In this story: entertainment, music, profiles, clean water, environmental justice

Folk Singer and Clean Water Activist Lucy Billings

5 Best Live Wildlife Cams

By Jasper Scherer June 19, 2015

In this story: animals, birds, oceans, wildlife

1001 Walks You Must Take Before You Die

By Krislyn Placide June 18, 2015

In this story: books, hiking, climbing

Activating Climate Control

The Yes Men test the waters on climate change in new film

By Stephanie Steinbrecher June 18, 2015

In this story: film, activism

5 Environmental Stories You Don't Want to Miss

By Dylan Mullins June 18, 2015

In this story: health, technology, wilderness, politics, environmental justice

This 4th of July, Throw a Vegan Barbecue Even Meat Eaters Will Love

By Jules Zucker June 16, 2015

In this story: vegan, vegetarian, food and drink

Throw a vegan barbecue even meat lovers will enjoy!

Unjust Deserts

The World Day to Combat Desertification is all about dodging a global Dust Bowl.

By Brad Rassler June 16, 2015

In this story: water, climate change, food and drink

Bunny Cheats Death

Watch this mountain hare cross an avalanche.

By Brad Rassler June 15, 2015

In this story: videos, animals

"Cowed" Portrays Eating as a Political Act

By Chelsea Leu June 12, 2015

In this story: books, animals

Cowed by Denis Hayes and Gail Boyer Hayes

6 Environmental Stories You Don't Want to Miss

By Stephanie Steinbrecher June 11, 2015

In this story: science, photography, wildlife, EPA, fracking

Hey Mr. Green, What's an Ecofriendly Alternative to Roundup?

By Bob Schildgen June 11, 2015

In this story: gardening,

Celebs Are Being "Drought Shamed" and You Might Be Too

By Dylan Mullins June 11, 2015

In this story: water, technology, lifestyle, drought

Social media and a smartphone app help to expose water-wasters across California.

Sierra's Wilderness Adventure Day Brings Families Outdoors

Outdoors experts, yoga masters, gear gurus, and families got together for an educational nature experience.

June 11, 2015

In this story: hiking, kayaking, adventure, wilderness

Hey Mr. Green, What Should My Carbon-Footprint Goal Be?

By Bob Schildgen June 10, 2015

In this story: , climate change

Working toward a 40% reduction in the global carbon footprint by 2050.

Endangered Species Act Under Siege

Congress takes aim at threatened species in new legislative maneuvers

By Stephanie Steinbrecher June 9, 2015

In this story: congress, wildlife, endangered species, sage grouse, animals

How to Make a Bird Buffet From Your Unused Dishware

By Wendy Becktold June 9, 2015

In this story: diy, birds, lifestyle

Treat your feathered friends to some snacks with a homemade bird feeder