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How Do I Protect Against Ticks?

By Jon Spayde

Lyme disease is one of the fastest-growing infectious diseases in the U.S. Here are some tips to prevent tick-borne illnesses.

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18 Ways to Live With Less Plastic

By Michael Dregni

Ditching plastic is good for the planet — and your health. Here are some tips to help reduce your plastic consumption.

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Guided by Nature

By Heidi Wachter

Explorer Tristan Gooley on how to plot a course using the sun, stars, sea, weather, plants and animals as your guides.

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Why Are Our Oceans Full of Plastic?

By Heidi Wachter

Find out what you can do to decrease the amount of plastic in the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans.

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Behind the Scenes With Kimi Werner (Video)

By Experience Life Staff

Go behind the scenes with free diver and clean-water advocate Kimi Werner to learn why nature motivates her.

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A Wild Life: Kimi Werner

By Heidi Wachter

Honoring nature has helped world-class spearfisher, free diver, chef, artist, and environmental advocate Kimi Werner find her purpose.

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Where Have All the Birds Gone?

By Heidi Wachter

Recent findings reveal sharp losses in bird populations across Europe. Scientists think agricultural pesticide use may have a role.

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The True Costs of Online Shopping

By Kaelyn Riley

Why shopping at a brick-and-mortar store might be a greener option than ordering online.

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Dramatic Insect Decline in Germany Has Scientists Buzzing

By Heidi Wachter

A 76 percent drop in flying insects in German nature reserves has some experts concerned about an “ecological Armageddon.”

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Safe Havens for Animals

By Heidi Wachter

Animal sanctuaries provide rewarding opportunities for volunteers and vacationers.

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Behind the Scenes With Lauren Singer (Video)

By Experience Life Staff

Go behind the scenes at our cover shoot with Lauren Singer and learn how she’s cut back on waste — and why she’s passionate about helping others do the same.

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Life Outside the Box: Lauren Singer

By Heidi Wachter

Zero-waste advocate Lauren Singer is helping people lighten their environmental footprint — one container at a time.

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Bringing Equity to the Outdoors: An Interview With José González (Audio)

By Experience Life Staff

Educator and conservationist José González on why the outdoors are for everyone.

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Behind the Scenery: People of Yellowstone

By Heidi Wachter

A new book highlights the diverse group of humans — including maintenance crews, wranglers, and scientists — that protect and conserve America’s first national park.