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Published at the University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment, Ensia is a solutions-focused media outlet

reporting on our changing planet.

 

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. Update
Ensia receives recognition at major magazine award event   Ensia receives recognition at major magazine award event 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 Notable
OPINION: Why we still need to focus on environmental justice nbsp; Voices OPINION: Why we still need to focus on environmental justice  
Latinos care about the environment. So why aren’t green groups engaging them more? nbsp; Article Latinos care about the environment. So why aren’t green groups engaging them more?  
OPINION: Two futurists tell us what we need to be thinking about today to shape a healthy tomorrow nbsp; Voices OPINION: Two futurists tell us what we need to be thinking about today to shape a healthy tomorrow  
OPINION: When it comes to the environment, minority communities care about more than injustice nbsp; Voices OPINION: When it comes to the environment, minority communities care about more than injustice  
Inviting nature indoors   Inviting nature indoors Notable
OPINION: The dangers of separating science and environment nbsp; Voices OPINION: The dangers of separating science and environment  
OPINION: Three things we must teach our kids if we care about our planet nbsp; Voices OPINION: Three things we must teach our kids if we care about our planet  
OPINION: It’s time for a new story of humanity’s place in the world nbsp; Voices OPINION: It’s time for a new story of humanity’s place in the world  
What do you get when you cross a musician with a cause? nbsp; Article What do you get when you cross a musician with a cause?  
OPINION: Want to change the future? Pay attention to the past. nbsp; Voices OPINION: Want to change the future? Pay attention to the past.  
Urban farming is booming, but what does it really yield? nbsp; Feature Urban farming is booming, but what does it really yield?  
OPINION: We’re all in this together — let’s start acting like it nbsp; Voices OPINION: We’re all in this together — let’s start acting like it  
Exploring America’s hidden recycling industry nbsp; Photo Exploring America’s hidden recycling industry  
The environment goes to Washington nbsp; Video The environment goes to Washington  
OPINION: Environmental activism needs “good cops” and “bad cops” nbsp; Voices OPINION: Environmental activism needs “good cops” and “bad cops”  
OPINION: Building the new environmentalism nbsp; Voices OPINION: Building the new environmentalism  
OPINION: Sustainability requires that we learn to embrace change, not fight it nbsp; Voices OPINION: Sustainability requires that we learn to embrace change, not fight it  
Gaia Vince: Searching for solutions nbsp; Interview Gaia Vince: Searching for solutions  
OPINION: Can sports make sustainability mainstream? nbsp; Voices OPINION: Can sports make sustainability mainstream?  
OPINION: It’s time to bring nature into our built environments nbsp; Voices OPINION: It’s time to bring nature into our built environments  
Disruptive Innovation Festival   Disruptive Innovation Festival Notable
The Environmental Attackers nbsp; Video The Environmental Attackers  
OPINION: Unacceptable Levels nbsp; Voices OPINION: Unacceptable Levels  
OPINION: Is sharing really green? nbsp; Voices OPINION: Is sharing really green?  
OPINION: Looking for the secret to true sustainability? Here you go. nbsp; Voices OPINION: Looking for the secret to true sustainability? Here you go.  
If a tree falls in a virtual forest… nbsp; Feature If a tree falls in a virtual forest…  
A Moving Study   A Moving Study Notable
On the Road to SXSW Eco   On the Road to SXSW Eco Update
Robert Bullard: The Father of Environmental Justice nbsp; Interview Robert Bullard: The Father of Environmental Justice  
OPINION: Once You Know, There’s No Excuse nbsp; Voices OPINION: Once You Know, There’s No Excuse  
Banned in Europe, safe in the U.S. nbsp; Feature Banned in Europe, safe in the U.S.  
Counter-Car Culture   Counter-Car Culture Notable
Rising Seas nbsp; Video Rising Seas  
OPINION: When It Comes to Risk, Everyone Needs to Be Heard nbsp; Voices OPINION: When It Comes to Risk, Everyone Needs to Be Heard  
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