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Mindful of a Harmful Past, One College Supports Native Students
How UMN Morris prioritizes both Indigenous culture and sustainability
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Climate Curricula Hit US Schools
As the crisis unfolds, approaches vary widely throughout the country
"Our Ocean’s Edge" Celebrates California’s Marine Protected Areas
Jasmine Swope’s images highlight an ecological treasure
Cool Schools 2020 Full Ranking
The complete list of Sierra's 2020 Cool Schools participants
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The Top 20 Coolest Schools 2020
Here’s how they earned A+ marks, despite unprecedented challenges
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The Longest-Running Offshore Oil Spill You’ve Never Heard About
The Taylor oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is a cautionary tale
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Inside Rainn Wilson’s “An Idiot’s Guide to Climate Change”
What does “The Office” star have to teach us about climate catastrophe?
Agricultural Time During a Pandemic
In search of circular time under lockdown
How Do I Get My Family to Reduce Our Food Waste?
Here are some easy, practical steps to keep your family sustainable
What Is Really Causing the West’s Megafires?
Trump promotes misinformation, but the facts are much more complicated
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climate change
The West on Fire
A photographer explores the devastation left behind by Oregon and California wildfires
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climate change
If Not Prisoners, Who Will Fight the West’s Wildfires?
COVID-19 and criminal justice reform threaten the stock of firefighters
Fabscrap Aims to Solve the Fashion Industry’s Waste Problem
The nonprofit finds a new purpose for excess fabric
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recycling
What Are the Best Alternatives to Toilet Paper?
Welcome to the "bum gun" and other options for when nature calls
ICYMI: Rechargeable California, Antifa Raccoons, Life on Venus & More
A weekly roundup for busy people
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climate change
What’s the Best Mask for COVID and Wildfire Smoke?
Here's how to pick the right one for you (or make one of your own)
The Worst Forest Fires You’re Hearing Nothing About
Once again, the Brazilian Amazon is in flames
Quarantining on the Ice Age Trail
One writer and her family cultivate patience, one hike at a time
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Becky Alper Advocates for Room to Roam
When the pandemic struck, this volunteer petitioned on behalf of pedestrians
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activism
What Are the Best Air Purifiers?
There are a lot of brands out there. Here's how to pick the best one.
