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Across Appalachia, historic coal towns are looking to the outdoor economy for their next act nbsp; Feature Across Appalachia, historic coal towns are looking to the outdoor economy for their next act  
Opinion: What my mother’s death taught me about saving the planet. We can’t, and here’s why. nbsp; Voices Opinion: What my mother’s death taught me about saving the planet. We can’t, and here’s why.  
Opinion: Energy development threatens big game herds in Wyoming (and why it matters outside the state, too) nbsp; Voices Opinion: Energy development threatens big game herds in Wyoming (and why it matters outside the state, too)  
Opinion: Sooner or later, we have to stop economic growth — and we’ll be better for it nbsp; Voices Opinion: Sooner or later, we have to stop economic growth — and we’ll be better for it  
Taiwan has one of the highest recycling rates in the world. Here’s how that happened. nbsp; Feature Taiwan has one of the highest recycling rates in the world. Here’s how that happened.  
Watch: Finding common ground on the environment in a partisan political climate nbsp; Video Watch: Finding common ground on the environment in a partisan political climate  
OPINION: Let’s follow New Zealand’s lead and make people and nature as important as GDP nbsp; Voices OPINION: Let’s follow New Zealand’s lead and make people and nature as important as GDP  
OPINION: Now more than ever, scientists need to communicate better. Here’s how. nbsp; Voices OPINION: Now more than ever, scientists need to communicate better. Here’s how.  
OPINION: Science denialism is dangerous. But so is science imperialism. nbsp; Voices OPINION: Science denialism is dangerous. But so is science imperialism.  
OPINION: If we want to solve complex social and environmental problems, we need to think in terms of systems nbsp; Voices OPINION: If we want to solve complex social and environmental problems, we need to think in terms of systems  
U.S. environmental groups are largely white. Here’s what some are — and some aren’t — doing about it. nbsp; Feature U.S. environmental groups are largely white. Here’s what some are — and some aren’t — doing about it.  
From Australia to El Salvador to Vietnam, the environment is finally getting its day in court nbsp; Feature From Australia to El Salvador to Vietnam, the environment is finally getting its day in court  
The electric vehicle boom is coming. What can we learn from early adopters? nbsp; Feature The electric vehicle boom is coming. What can we learn from early adopters?  
New life for toxic land nbsp; Feature New life for toxic land  
Why TV meteorologists are talking about beer, chocolate, peaches and poison ivy nbsp; Feature Why TV meteorologists are talking about beer, chocolate, peaches and poison ivy  
OPINION: Here’s a way you probably haven’t thought of to reduce allergies and asthma nbsp; Voices OPINION: Here’s a way you probably haven’t thought of to reduce allergies and asthma  
OPINION: As climate changes, we need the arts more than ever nbsp; Voices OPINION: As climate changes, we need the arts more than ever  
Humans need to learn to co-exist with wildfires. Here’s how we can do it. nbsp; Feature Humans need to learn to co-exist with wildfires. Here’s how we can do it.  
Disasters are destroying places we hold dear. What we do next will make all the difference. nbsp; Feature Disasters are destroying places we hold dear. What we do next will make all the difference.  
Watch: How the wood duck nearly disappeared — then bounced back despite the odds nbsp; Video Watch: How the wood duck nearly disappeared — then bounced back despite the odds  
OPINION: Urban greening is good for the environment. Let’s ensure it’s good for local people, too. nbsp; Voices OPINION: Urban greening is good for the environment. Let’s ensure it’s good for local people, too.  
Watch: How a “Fixers Club” in Argentina is pushing back against our throwaway culture nbsp; Video Watch: How a “Fixers Club” in Argentina is pushing back against our throwaway culture  
These Montana ranchers are helping grizzlies, wolves and cattle coexist nbsp; Feature These Montana ranchers are helping grizzlies, wolves and cattle coexist  
OPINION: To solve climate change, we need to recognize our unity with all of nature nbsp; Voices OPINION: To solve climate change, we need to recognize our unity with all of nature  
Could this one simple idea be the key to solving farmer–environmentalist conflicts? nbsp; Article Could this one simple idea be the key to solving farmer–environmentalist conflicts?  
After 350 million piñons die, scientists fear for this forest’s future nbsp; Feature After 350 million piñons die, scientists fear for this forest’s future  
OPINION: Is climate change driving you to despair? Read this. nbsp; Voices OPINION: Is climate change driving you to despair? Read this.  
Home and away: New report offers tools and strategies for successful climate relocation   Home and away: New report offers tools and strategies for successful climate relocation  Climate change is coming home, and some have no choice but to get out of the way. Notable
Atlanta’s visionary BeltLine is a model for the future of urban green space nbsp; Article Atlanta’s visionary BeltLine is a model for the future of urban green space  
How California’s greenhouse gas laws can better serve disadvantaged communities nbsp; Feature How California’s greenhouse gas laws can better serve disadvantaged communities  
When life hands you weeds, make weed art nbsp; Photo When life hands you weeds, make weed art  
Watch: Faith and environmental stewardship on the farm fields of eastern Iowa nbsp; Video Watch: Faith and environmental stewardship on the farm fields of eastern Iowa  
OPINION: Clean water is a basic human right, and we can and should make it affordable to everyone nbsp; Voices OPINION: Clean water is a basic human right, and we can and should make it affordable to everyone  
Watch: How a Costa Rican cooperative slashed the carbon footprint of coffee nbsp; Video Watch: How a Costa Rican cooperative slashed the carbon footprint of coffee  
OPINION: Climate change is more than a tech problem, so we need more than a tech solution nbsp; Voices OPINION: Climate change is more than a tech problem, so we need more than a tech solution  
What rural Alaska can teach the world about renewable energy nbsp; Feature What rural Alaska can teach the world about renewable energy  
Watch: Two convicted poachers explain why they killed an endangered rhino in Nepal nbsp; Video Watch: Two convicted poachers explain why they killed an endangered rhino in Nepal  
OPINION: Now more than ever we need to address the environment and human rights together nbsp; Voices OPINION: Now more than ever we need to address the environment and human rights together  
Charles Orgbon III: How young people can change the world nbsp; Interview Charles Orgbon III: How young people can change the world  
The world needs our journalism. We need your support.   The world needs our journalism. We need your support. Do you think the world needs more high-quality, trustworthy environmental reporting? Stories that… Update
Ensia receives recognition at major magazine award event   Ensia receives recognition at major magazine award event Ensia’s “Best of the Year 2016” print issue received an honorable mention at the… Update
OPINION: 5 reasons sustainability will transform the global economy nbsp; Voices OPINION: 5 reasons sustainability will transform the global economy  
What happens when the needs of endangered tigers and endangered people collide? nbsp; Feature What happens when the needs of endangered tigers and endangered people collide?  
Sparking climate engagement through art and community nbsp; Photo Sparking climate engagement through art and community  
​Will outrage over recent murders help Honduran environmental activists achieve their goal? nbsp; Feature ​Will outrage over recent murders help Honduran environmental activists achieve their goal?  
Researchers around the world are learning from indigenous communities. Here’s why that’s a good thing. nbsp; Feature Researchers around the world are learning from indigenous communities. Here’s why that’s a good thing.  
OPINION: To build a sustainable world, academics need to tear down the Ivory Tower nbsp; Voices OPINION: To build a sustainable world, academics need to tear down the Ivory Tower  
OPINION: 7 promising signs we’re moving toward a more sustainable world nbsp; Voices OPINION: 7 promising signs we’re moving toward a more sustainable world  
Even local warming perceptions are colored by ideology   Even local warming perceptions are colored by ideology Worsening wildfires endanger communities. Invasive insects imperil forests. In the American West… Notable
OPINION: Why we still need to focus on environmental justice nbsp; Voices OPINION: Why we still need to focus on environmental justice  
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