17 Empowering Earth Month Reads for Kids Grounded in real science, these picture books will spark wonder—sans climate anxiety By Katie O'Reilly April 23, 2026 In this story: books, Kids' Corner, earth day
Art Can Help Us Form a Deeper Connection to the Planet Environmental art exhibits and installations to visit during Earth Month and beyond By Linnea Harris April 19, 2026 In this story: art, climate change
When a Country Music Star Joins the Fight Against Coal A proposed coal mine threatened the wild places Corb Lund grew up in. He decided to do something about it. By Ron Johnson April 16, 2026 In this story: coal, music, activism
We Mindlessly Interact With Plants Every Day. Here’s How to Do It Intentionally. Ben Goulet-Scott and Jacob S. Suissa offer 101 ways to rediscover the familiar with “Let’s Botanize!” By McKenna Sweet April 5, 2026 In this story: books, science, Gee Whiz, climate change
How Pixar Got the Science Right in Hoppers Meet the researcher who informed the writers about beaver behavior and threats to their habitat By McKenna Sweet March 24, 2026 In this story: film, art, wildlife
How to Talk (and Listen) to Nature Rosey Chan pairs natural sound with classical piano to help heal both people and the planet By Siddhant Pusdekar February 11, 2026 In this story: music, conservation, culture, activism, Wonder
Sound Full of Rainbows Grateful Dead songs evoke the splendor of the natural world By Michael Shapiro January 30, 2026 In this story: music, conservation, Joy, Wonder
How to Build Complete Proteins From Plant-Based Foods Here are some tricks, thanks to evolution, for snagging essential amino acids By Katarina Zimmer January 18, 2026 In this story: food and drink
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
Fresh Food for Everyone Soul Fire Farm is on a mission to eliminate racism in the food system By Cara Benson December 19, 2025 In this story: racial justice, food and drink