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Ecology

Looking across a garssy field at the classic yellow building of Seward public school

How Climate Change Affects Education in U.S. Public Schools

June 11, 2024April 15, 2024 by Beth Rush

Public schools across the country are beginning to prioritize teaching climate change to show children how to lessen their emissions and prepare for the future.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Carbon, Climate, Ecology, Education, Environment, Ethics, Pollution, Sustainability
Farm-to-Desk: How Local Produce is Ideal for the Office

Farm-to-Desk: How Local Produce is Ideal for the Office

December 4, 2025April 12, 2024 by Jack Shaw

It’s never too late to do more business with local farmers and ranchers for your office needs – to practice “farm-to-desk” – and reap the many benefits.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Agriculture, Business, Ecology, Environment, Politics, Sustainability, Waste
Indian Block Printing: Photograph courtesy of Singhvis

Indian Block Printing: Exploring a Timeless Tradition

June 11, 2024April 9, 2024 by Sagar Singhvi

In a land adorned with a tapestry of history and culture, Indian block printing is a tradition that has been meticulously passed down through generations.

Categories Equality Tags Art, Culture, Design, Ecology, Environment, Equality, Ethics, Fashion, Lifestyle
shallow focus of white llama

Sustainable Fabric: A Guide to Environmental Impacts

December 10, 2025April 7, 2024 by Ellen Rubin

Sustainable Fabric: Not all fabrics are created equal, especially as regards the costs of production and disposal to the environment and to human health.

Categories Ecology Tags Ecology, Ellen Rubin, Ethics, Fashion, Lifestyle, Organic farming, Recycling, Upcycling, Waste
Artist rendition of three women collecting herbs in a forest - Exploring Indonesian Traditional Herbal Wisdom

Exploring Indonesian Traditional Herbal Wisdom

June 11, 2024March 30, 2024 by Ria Templer

This discussion of Indonesian traditional herbal medicine explores the historical uses of herbs and other plants, and looks at where they fit in today’s world.

Categories Ecology Tags Agriculture, Culture, Ecology, Environment, Health, Lifestyle
Snow Scientist, Megan Guinn, smiling in the snow

A Conversation with Snow Scientist, Megan Guinn

June 11, 2024March 23, 2024 by Erin Hassett

Erin Hassett, of the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, chats with snow scientist Megan Guinn about glaciers, wild fires, avalanches, and more.

Categories Ecology Tags Carbon, Climate, Crises, Deforestation, Ecology, Environment, Sustainability
Virtual Water: 3D image of a water bottle on a lake with a large tree beyond

Virtual Water, An Overview: Trade meets Sustainability

June 11, 2024March 15, 2024 by Ana Yong

The concept of Virtual Water has emerged as a framework for understanding the intricate relationships between water, trade, and sustainability. Let’s discuss.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Ana Yong, Climate, Ecology, Economics, Environment, Health, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
What Is Soil? Side profile of soil, with fungal roots visible at the bottom while the layers transition through different colurs of earth

What Is Soil? A Close Look at the Ground Beneath our Food

June 11, 2024March 10, 2024 by Christina De La Rocha

When air, water, biology, and rocks interact with each other at the Earth’s surface, a life-giving property emerges. But what is soil exactly? Let’s dig deeper.

Categories Ecology Tags Agriculture, Christina De La Rocha, Ecology, Environment, Organic, Organic farming, Organic food, Organic standards, Regenerative Agriculture, Sustainability
reducing food waste

Decreasing Our Carbon Footprint by Reducing Food waste

June 11, 2024March 9, 2024 by Ellie Peach

Food waste is something that should concern us all, as it contributes in no small way to both global food insecurity and global carbon emissions. Fortunately, it’s something we can all do our part to address.

Categories Kitchen Tags Ecology, Environment, Lifestyle, Waste
Side view of artificial turf

Artificial Turf: Impacts on Environment and Human Health

June 11, 2024February 28, 2024 by Ellen Rubin

This deep dive into artificial turf looks at the history and chemical composition of this ubiquitous creation, as well as its health and environmental impacts.

Categories Ecology Tags Climate, Ecology, Ellen Rubin, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
A bug's eye view of an organic wheat farm.

What is Organic Food? And What Does Organic Mean Anyway?

June 11, 2024February 18, 2024 by Christina De La Rocha

What does organic food mean? We explore the agricultural usage of the term ‘organic’, and the difference between conventional and organic farming.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Christina De La Rocha, Ecology, Organic farming, Organic food, Organic standards, Waste
Britain's Temperate Rainforest: Pancake-shaped lichen climbing up the trunk of a tree in a green forest

Britain’s Temperate Rainforest: Fragile and Forgotten Places

June 11, 2024February 16, 2024 by Christie Johnson

Discover the secret world of Britain’s temperate rainforest, its burgeoning threats, and what you can do to help protect these vanishing habitats.

Categories Ecology Tags Biodiversity, Carbon, Christie Johnson, Climate, Deforestation, Ecology, Environment, Pollution, Reforestation, Regenerative Agriculture
Looking up at Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Discovering La Fortuna in Costa Rica

June 11, 2024February 12, 2024 by Brett Stadelmann

The tropical paradise of La Fortuna, Costa Rica, offers a versatile traveling experience. We discuss some environmental and cultural highlights to check out.

Categories Travel Tags Ecology, Environment, Lifestyle, Travel
Streetview of the German Farmers' Protests

The German Farmers’ Protests: Causes and Solutions

June 11, 2024February 12, 2024 by Christina De La Rocha

In the second week of January, 2024, the farmers’ protests erupted in Germany. We discuss the cause: Big Food, and a rotten system ripe for a radical overhaul.

Categories Politics Tags Agriculture, Christina De La Rocha, Climate, Ecology, Environment, Politics, Sustainability
Little Dodo - Preserved specimen of the tooth-billed pigeon (Image: Naturalis Biodiversity Center/Wikimedia Commons)

Meet The Samoan “Little Dodo” – (Didunculus strigirostris)

June 11, 2024January 29, 2024 by Orkhan Huseynli

Meet one of the world’s rarest avian marvels: The endangered Samoan “Little Dodo”, also known as the manumea, or as the tooth-billed pigeon.

Categories Ecology Tags Climate, Conservation, Ecology, Environment, Politics
Veg garden - Sustainable Home Resolutions That Aren't Difficult to Maintain

Sustainable Home Resolutions: Simple Habits and Design Ideas

June 23, 2025January 27, 2024 by Evelyn Long

A look at home resolutions that will help you ease into greener living. These cost-effective suggestions can keep morale high and carbon footprints low.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Architecture, Climate, Construction, Ecology, Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
An illustration showing groundwater in aquifers (in blue) (1, 5 and 6) below the water table (4), and three different wells (7, 8 and 9) dug to reach it. The Role of Groundwater Monitoring in Sustainable Water Management

Groundwater Monitoring and Sustainable Water Management

June 11, 2024January 23, 2024 by Brett Stadelmann

Groundwater monitoring is key for sustainable water management, as it is a significant component of agriculture, industry, and supplies of potable water.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Ecology, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
Gehl Architects' project for Brighton New Road employing shared space Key Urban Sustainability Jobs

11 Key Urban Sustainability Jobs (And How to Get Into Them)

April 28, 2025January 22, 2024 by Rob Boyle

In a world grappling with the dual challenges of climate change and rapid urbanization, increasing urban sustainability jobs is essential to a greener economy.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Business, Climate, Ecology, Environment, Lifestyle, Politics, Sustainability
Mosaic featuring different types of landscape: Forest, Mountain, Desert, City, Farmland with green crops, Cattle on farmland. The Devastation of Our Success

The Devastation of Our Success

June 11, 2024January 19, 2024 by Christina De La Rocha

A look back at the environmental devastation left in the wake of humanity’s rise to dominance, and a look forward at the ways in which we might make amends.

Categories Ecology Tags Christina De La Rocha, Climate, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Organic farming, Politics, Pollution, Regenerative Agriculture, Sustainability, Waste
Deep-seated landslide on mountain in Sehara, Kihō, beside of Kumano river between Wakayama and Mie Japan caused by torrential rain of Tropical Storm Talas (2011) Preserving Lives and Landscapes With Landslide Prevention

Preserving Lives and Landscapes With Landslide Prevention

November 20, 2025January 9, 2024 by Jane Marsh

A landslide occurs when a large section of rock, snow, mud or soil slides down a slope. Here’s how landslide prevention can help save lives and environments.

Categories Crises Tags Conservation, Construction, Ecology, Education, Environment, Ethics, Health
Green bananas still on the tree - Fruit: A Fair Trade Fruit Guide

Fair Trade Fruit: A Guide to Definitions & Certifications

June 11, 2024January 6, 2024 by Brett Stadelmann

We discuss fair trade fruit, and how it may affect the produce you buy and eat. Our guide covers everything about supporting sustainable, ethical fruit farming.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Agriculture, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle
USGS map shows the number of PFAS detected in tap water samples from select sites across the US - Forever Chemicals: Guide to Avoiding PFAS Exposure at Home

Forever Chemicals: Guide to Avoiding PFAS Exposure at Home

September 24, 2024January 4, 2024 by Ellie Gabel

What did recent findings show about PFAS contamination in tap water? Here’s a closer look at these complex compounds, with some tips to avoid exposure.

Categories Crises Tags Ecology, Environment, Health, Lifestyle, Pollution, Waste
Sustainable Strategies for Land Management

Sustainable Strategies for Land Management: An Overview

December 29, 2023 by Brett Stadelmann

Innovative, eco-friendly methods have emerged as potential solutions to address the challenges faced by traditional land management practices. We discuss.

Categories Ecology Tags Agriculture, Climate, Ecology, Environment, Politics, Pollution, Regenerative Agriculture
The Nature Conservancy's Clymer Meadow Preserve, said to be one of the few and best preserved examples of Texas Blackland Prairie (eco-region) remaining. County Road 1140, Hunt County, Texas, USA (33.3107°N, 96.2450°W, 193 m.). Photographed on 24 June 2021by William L. Farr. - Community-led Initiatives

12 Community-led Initiatives Driving Environmental Action

December 22, 2023 by Beth Rush

A wave of grassroots movements and community-led initiatives is sweeping across borders, inspiring change and creating a commitment to preserving the planet.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
Backyard garden with Eco-Friendly Fencing

Eco-Friendly Fencing for the Garden: A Sustainable Choice

June 20, 2025December 11, 2023 by Anthony Topping

Eco-friendly fencing for modern gardens is not just a trend; it’s a responsible choice that aligns with collective environmental goals. We discuss the details.

Categories Garden Tags Design, Ecology, Environment, Gardening, Lifestyle
How to Improve Indoor Air Quality & Avoid Pollution at Home

How to Improve Indoor Air Quality & Avoid Pollution at Home

February 5, 2026December 5, 2023 by Amanda Winstead

Safeguarding your living space against indoor air pollution and improving your air quality can make a big difference in your health and well-being. We discuss.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Health, Lifestyle, Pollution
Trout - Great Lakes' Cold-Water Fish Habitats under Climate Siege

Great Lakes’ Cold-Water Fish Habitats under Climate Siege

December 5, 2023 by Orkhan Huseynli

As climate change reshapes the cold-water habitats, the question looms: Can people harmonize with the Great Lakes to ensure a future where both sides survive?

Categories Ecology Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability
Manor house with cream walls and a red roof, with a huge lawn before it, trees on either side, and a blue sky above - The Environmental Cost of Grass Lawns: A Complete Guide

The Environmental Cost of Grass Lawns: A Complete Guide

August 29, 2024November 24, 2023 by Ellen Rubin

In this complete guide, we explore the history of suburban green grass lawns, discuss why they are so popular today, and examine the true environmental cost.

Categories Ecology Tags Climate, Ecology, Ellen Rubin, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Sustainability
Interview - Pinar Guvenc & SOUR: Designing for a VUCA World

Interview – Pinar Guvenc & SOUR: Designing for a VUCA World

December 12, 2023November 23, 2023 by Christie Johnson

We catch up with Pinar Guvenc, at global architectural firm SOUR, and discuss today’s design standard that is no longer serving communities or the environment.

Categories Interview Tags Architecture, Christie Johnson, Climate, Design, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Politics, Sustainability
Coastal erosion - Christin Smith's Inspiring Journey to Protect Doddis Beach

Christin Smith’s Inspiring Journey to Protect Doddis Beach

November 21, 2023November 18, 2023 by Christin Smith

Rallying for Mandurah’s Shores: We look at Christin Smith’s inspiring journey to protect Doddis Beach, in Western Australia, from coastal erosion.

Categories Ecology Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability
The Colossal Cost of Plastic Pollution - The Surprising Complexities of Ocean Cleanup

The Surprising Complexities of Ocean Cleanup: 6 Key Facts

November 12, 2023 by Jane Marsh

In this look at the complexities of ocean cleanup, we dive into why removing waste can present so many challenges and whether scientists can overcome them.

Categories Waste Tags Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Plastic, Pollution, Waste
The Youth of Timor Leste - Sustainable Travel Guide

Sustainable Tourism in Timor Leste – Community-Led

November 8, 2023 by Simon Zhelyazkov

This article looks at environmental and social issues in Timor Leste, and proposes that green tourism be a cornerstone of development for the next few decades.

Categories Equality Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Politics, Sustainability, Travel, Waste
Dusk landscape - Visit Rwanda in a Sustainable Way

Visit Rwanda in a Sustainable Way with these 5 Green Tips

June 29, 2024October 27, 2023 by Brett Stadelmann

It’s worth knowing how to minimise your impact and contribute positively while travelling. Today, we discuss how to visit Rwanda in a sustainable way.

Categories Travel Tags Culture, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Politics, Travel
Bog - St-Daniel sector - Frontenac National Park (Québec, Canada) - July 2008 How Fruit Peels are Saving Contaminated Wetlands

How Fruit Peels are Saving Contaminated Wetlands

October 24, 2023 by Eyo Eyo

Wetlands are under serious threat from various forms of contamination and pollution, but new research shows that fruit peels might make a positive impact.

Categories Ecology Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
Realistic Tattoos: History, Meaning, and Common Techniques

Realistic Tattoos: History, Meaning, and Common Techniques

October 23, 2023 by Olivia Sanders

Discover the art of self-expression! Learn the top 5 reasons why realistic tattoos are the perfect canvas for personal stories and expressions.

Categories Art Tags Art, Culture, Ecology, Environment, Lifestyle, Politics, Sustainability
Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula and Environmental Sustainability

Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula and Environmental Sustainability

October 22, 2023 by Melissa Douglas

Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula has miles of pristine coastline, and remote Mayan ruins, but things are changing rapidly. We look at issues faced by the region.

Categories Ecology Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability, Travel
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