Green Space Archives - Experience Life

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- General Health -

What to Do About Noise Pollution

By Michael Dregni

Noise pollution reverberates throughout the natural world and can damage our health. Discover what you can do to quiet the cacophony.

- Environmental Health -

13 Tips to Winterize Your Home

By Michael Dregni

With the polar vortex becoming more unpredictable each year, home winterproofing can help save energy, fight climate change — and keep you warm.

- Environmental Health -

7 Keystone Species — and Why they Matter for Our Planet

By Heidi Wachter

Keystone species are essential for ecosystem resilience, yet many are considered pests. Learn why we need these important animals and plants.

- Environmental Health -

5 Ways Wildfires Affect Our Planet

By Heidi Wachter

Wildfires are important for ecosystems, but they are dangerous as well.

- Environmental Health -

The Ecological Consequences of Wildfires

By Heidi Wachter

Wildfires are becoming more frequent and dangerous. Learn why it matters — even if you don't live in a burn hotspot.

- Environmental Health -

Next-Gen Conservation

By Heidi Wachter

How technology is helping scientists monitor and protect wildlife habitats and species.

- Nutrition -

4 Tips for Foraging

By Elizabeth Millard

Foraging for the first time can be intimidating, but there are many ways to ease into the adventure.

Person holding basket of foraged plants.

- Nutrition -

Time to Forage

By Elizabeth Millard

Tap into your hunter-gatherer roots by learning to find and eat these five wild plants.

Bird eating food out of the palm of a hand

- Environmental Health -

9 Ways to Help Pollinators

By Heidi Wachter

Here are several ways to stem the decline of critical pollinator species.

- Environmental Health -

Why Pollinators Matter

By Heidi Wachter

Pollinators 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.

- Environmental Health -

Kicking Asphalt

By Heidi Wachter

Pavement 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.