- Nutrition -
What Is Regenerative Agriculture?
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCThis type of farming helps rebuild soil, decrease atmospheric carbon dioxide, and slow climate change.
Sustainability
- Environmental Health -
7 Keystone Species — and Why they Matter for Our Planet
By Heidi WachterKeystone species are essential for ecosystem resilience, yet many are considered pests. Learn why we need these important animals and plants.
- Environmental Health -
How Good Is Your Tap Water?
By Michael DregniCurious what's in your tap water? Check out the Environmental Working Group's new Tap Water Database.
- Perspective by Bahram Akradi -
The Table
By Bahram AkradiA call for alignment on a global scale — for the good of our planet and future generations.
- Environmental Health -
5 Ways Wildfires Affect Our Planet
By Heidi WachterWildfires are important for ecosystems, but they are dangerous as well.
- Environmental Health -
Finding Beauty in Erosion
By Heidi WachterAcclaimed author and conservationist Terry Tempest Williams discusses themes from her new book of essays.
- Environmental Health -
The Ecological Consequences of Wildfires
By Heidi WachterWildfires are becoming more frequent and dangerous. Learn why it matters — even if you don't live in a burn hotspot.
- Environmental Health -
Water Warrior: Jason Momoa
By Maggie Fazeli FardJason Momoa shares his passion for ocean conservation, water equity, and eliminating single-use plastics once and for all.
- Environmental Health -
Next-Gen Conservation
By Heidi WachterHow technology is helping scientists monitor and protect wildlife habitats and species.
- Nutrition -
4 Tips for Foraging
By Elizabeth MillardForaging for the first time can be intimidating, but there are many ways to ease into the adventure.
- Environmental Health -
How to Turn the Tide Against Plastic
By Heidi WachterTry a water flosser, say no to thermal-paper receipts, and 10 other ways to fight plastic.
- Nutrition -
Time to Forage
By Elizabeth MillardTap into your hunter-gatherer roots by learning to find and eat these five wild plants.
- Environmental Health -
The Problem With Plastic — and What We Can Do About It
By Heidi WachterPeople have done without plastics for most of history. In the interest of human and planetary health, we can again — if we're willing to shift our buying habits and push for large-scale change.
- Editor's Note -
EDITOR’S NOTE: Digging In
By Jamie MartinA backyard garden can connect us to the past — and channel hope for the future.
- Environmental Health -
The High Price of Farming
By Elizabeth MillardSmall-scale farming is rife with challenges, including finanical instability and higher rates of depression and suicide.
- Environmental Health -
9 Ways to Help Pollinators
By Heidi WachterHere are several ways to stem the decline of critical pollinator species.
- Environmental Health -
Why Pollinators Matter
By Heidi WachterPollinators play a critical role in maintaining ecosystems and human food supplies, but several factors are making it harder for them to do so. You can help in many ways.
- Gardening -
The Health Benefits of Gardening
By Molly TynjalaTending to your garden may help cultivate calm, strengthen immunity, and build community.
- Gardening -
How to Repot a Plant
By Kaelyn RileyGive your plant a new home with this step-by-step guide.
- Environmental Health -
Kicking Asphalt
By Heidi WachterPavement is ubiquitous in our cities, but its use can harm human health and the environment. Learn about innovative urban designs that may curb the impact of climate change.
- Nutrition -
EWG Releases 2020 “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean Fifteen” Lists
By Laura FogelbergHere are the most contaminated — and cleanest — fruits and veggies.