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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.

 

OPINION: 5 ways to break the link between economic development and resource consumption nbsp; Voices OPINION: 5 ways to break the link between economic development and resource consumption  
Documentary features Louisiana “climate refugees” on the move nbsp; Video Documentary features Louisiana “climate refugees” on the move  
Katharine Hayhoe: Bridging the climate change divide nbsp; Interview Katharine Hayhoe: Bridging the climate change divide  
OPINION: To build a better future, we must imagine ourselves there nbsp; Voices OPINION: To build a better future, we must imagine ourselves there  
OPINION: Why development should focus on climate adaptation nbsp; Voices OPINION: Why development should focus on climate adaptation  
What the Green Climate Fund really means for international development nbsp; Feature What the Green Climate Fund really means for international development  
OPINION: Let’s take a page from the Paris agreement and commit to a personal climate target nbsp; Voices OPINION: Let’s take a page from the Paris agreement and commit to a personal climate target  
Can we bury the carbon dioxide problem? nbsp; Feature Can we bury the carbon dioxide problem?  
Five lessons for universities hoping to shape a more sustainable world   Five lessons for universities hoping to shape a more sustainable world Notable
Photographers capture Earth’s changing circumstances nbsp; Photo Photographers capture Earth’s changing circumstances  
Is it time to rethink recycling? nbsp; Feature Is it time to rethink recycling?  
How cities can lead the way toward a low-carbon future nbsp; Infographic How cities can lead the way toward a low-carbon future  
OPINION: Climate-displaced persons deserve a dignified transition. Here’s how to make it happen. nbsp; Voices OPINION: Climate-displaced persons deserve a dignified transition. Here’s how to make it happen.  
OPINION: In 2016, here’s where we should look for new solutions to environmental challenges nbsp; Voices OPINION: In 2016, here’s where we should look for new solutions to environmental challenges  
10 ways to build more sustainable cities   10 ways to build more sustainable cities Notable
Stunning photos bring environmental change into view at the Paris negotiations nbsp; Photo Stunning photos bring environmental change into view at the Paris negotiations  
Heroic stories from the front lines of climate change nbsp; Video Heroic stories from the front lines of climate change  
With a stormy future ahead, study offers new tools for managing runoff   With a stormy future ahead, study offers new tools for managing runoff Notable
OPINION: For Thanksgiving, some positive environmental news to share around the table nbsp; Voices OPINION: For Thanksgiving, some positive environmental news to share around the table  
New climate talk model suggests more strategy means more catastrophe   New climate talk model suggests more strategy means more catastrophe Notable
Pavel Kabat: Bringing science to the SDGs nbsp; Interview Pavel Kabat: Bringing science to the SDGs  
Can software save salt marshes? nbsp; Article Can software save salt marshes?  
9 images of climate impacts and adaptation in the Pacific Northwest nbsp; Photo 9 images of climate impacts and adaptation in the Pacific Northwest  
Can nations reach a strong agreement at COP 21? nbsp; Feature Can nations reach a strong agreement at COP 21?  
Could these two environmental challenges be the answer to each other? nbsp; Article Could these two environmental challenges be the answer to each other?  
When it comes to climate extremes, 1+1 equals more than 2   When it comes to climate extremes, 1+1 equals more than 2 Notable
OPINION: A long-overdue burial for the population vs. consumption question nbsp; Voices OPINION: A long-overdue burial for the population vs. consumption question  
Sea-level rise and sinking land make deltas extremely vulnerable   Sea-level rise and sinking land make deltas extremely vulnerable Notable
As we prepare for the UN climate talks, a look at what’s changed since Copenhagen nbsp; Feature As we prepare for the UN climate talks, a look at what’s changed since Copenhagen  
Are countries legally required to protect their citizens from climate change? nbsp; Feature Are countries legally required to protect their citizens from climate change?  
New documentary shines a light on solutions to global species loss nbsp; Video New documentary shines a light on solutions to global species loss  
Christiana Figueres: On the road to Paris nbsp; Interview Christiana Figueres: On the road to Paris  
Vietnam​ searches for solutions to deal with domestic e-waste nbsp; Photo Vietnam​ searches for solutions to deal with domestic e-waste  
Previous elephant killing spots offer clues to stem future deaths   Previous elephant killing spots offer clues to stem future deaths Notable
How to reach zero net greenhouse gas emissions in three steps nbsp; Infographic How to reach zero net greenhouse gas emissions in three steps  
We’re headed to Paris. But where did we come from? nbsp; Feature We’re headed to Paris. But where did we come from?  
How old will you be when the oil runs out?   How old will you be when the oil runs out? Notable
OPINION: We know what sustainable development should look like — now let’s do it nbsp; Voices OPINION: We know what sustainable development should look like — now let’s do it  
What climate change sounds like from the Amazon to the Arctic nbsp; Video What climate change sounds like from the Amazon to the Arctic  
OPINION: Want to change the future? Pay attention to the past. nbsp; Voices OPINION: Want to change the future? Pay attention to the past.  
Bryan Christy: Bringing wildlife crime to a global audience nbsp; Interview Bryan Christy: Bringing wildlife crime to a global audience  
OPINION: The hidden risk of negative emissions technologies nbsp; Voices OPINION: The hidden risk of negative emissions technologies  
Say what you mean   Say what you mean Notable
Goldman Prize winners fight and inspire nbsp; Photo Goldman Prize winners fight and inspire  
Nikhil Seth: A new vision for sustainable development nbsp; Interview Nikhil Seth: A new vision for sustainable development  
Shining light on environmental injustice   Shining light on environmental injustice Notable
OPINION: How does climate stack up against other worst-case scenarios? nbsp; Voices OPINION: How does climate stack up against other worst-case scenarios?  
Air pollution impacts brain development before birth   Air pollution impacts brain development before birth Notable
OPINION: Beyond Keystone XL: How to win the war on climate change nbsp; Voices OPINION: Beyond Keystone XL: How to win the war on climate change  
Everything you always wanted to know about the UN climate talks but were afraid to ask nbsp; Feature Everything you always wanted to know about the UN climate talks but were afraid to ask  
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