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How an Iconic Jam Maker Got Smart About Water Use
After an excruciating drought, the UK farm behind Tiptree jam found greater self-sufficiency and resilience through rainwater harvesting.
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Rather than relying on expensive water treatment plants, the French capital is protecting its water supply at the source.
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JoinHow Philadelphia Is Giving Fallen Trees New Life
The city’s Reforestation Hub is turning as many trees as possible into “Carbon Smart Wood” — and creating jobs along the way.
A Living Seed Bank Is Preserving the Amazon’s Incredible Plants
In one of the planet’s most ecologically rich regions, the fight to prevent native plants from being lost forever begins on the forest floor.
The Search for the Perfect Natural Period Product
Most menstrual products contain plastic, and more ecological options are pricey. But the “sustainable menstruation” movement is finally gaining traction.
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A Healthy Coral Reef Is a Symphony
In the growing field of “ecoacoustics,” scientists use the ocean’s natural sounds to monitor the health of marine ecosystems — and even restore them.
Could You Transform Your Yard into a Flourishing Wildlife Haven?
Through Backyard Habitat Certification, individuals strive to make even the smallest outdoor spaces more biodiverse. Those changes add up.
Eating Disorder Clinics Are Helping Patients of Color Break Down Barriers
People of color are half as likely as white people to get a diagnosis or treatment for an eating disorder — but that’s changing.
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