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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.

 

Journalists, meet climate change   Journalists, meet climate change Notable
5 big ways U.S. communities are working to minimize harm from climate change   5 big ways U.S. communities are working to minimize harm from climate change Notable
A five-star recipe for cutting food waste?   A five-star recipe for cutting food waste? Notable
E-waste generation is accelerating five times faster than recycling rates. What to do about it?   E-waste generation is accelerating five times faster than recycling rates. What to do about it? Notable
Moving climate interest to action   Moving climate interest to action Notable
Good news for manufacturers, builders and — well, everyone   Good news for manufacturers, builders and — well, everyone Notable
The hidden power of nature in cities   The hidden power of nature in cities Notable
How to keep climate change from breaking your budget   How to keep climate change from breaking your budget Notable
Planting trees? Start here.   Planting trees? Start here. Notable
Use of antimicrobial drugs in food animals is accelerating. Here are suggestions for correcting that trend.   Use of antimicrobial drugs in food animals is accelerating. Here are suggestions for correcting that trend. Notable
Global pesticide use is on the rise   Global pesticide use is on the rise Notable
The surprising role of land use in alleviating the climate crisis   The surprising role of land use in alleviating the climate crisis Notable
How do carbon dioxide removal strategies compare?   How do carbon dioxide removal strategies compare? Notable
Wanted: healthier healthcare products   Wanted: healthier healthcare products Notable
Climate-friendlier cattle ranching in Brazil   Climate-friendlier cattle ranching in Brazil Notable
Clawing our way to environmentally friendly packaging   Clawing our way to environmentally friendly packaging Notable
Who’s willing to change for climate change?   Who’s willing to change for climate change? Notable
Can archaeology help us navigate climate change?   Can archaeology help us navigate climate change? Notable
As floodwaters rise, who can afford to pay the cost?   As floodwaters rise, who can afford to pay the cost? Notable
More than a year after the emergence of COVID-19, what should be done about wet markets?   More than a year after the emergence of COVID-19, what should be done about wet markets? Notable
What happens if pollinators and plants drift apart?   What happens if pollinators and plants drift apart? Notable
What will 2021 bring in the world of conservation?   What will 2021 bring in the world of conservation? Notable
Should we bank on innovation to hold back global heating? History says it’s a risky bet   Should we bank on innovation to hold back global heating? History says it’s a risky bet Notable
A study of nearly 700 studies makes it clear: Environmental injustice is rampant around the world   A study of nearly 700 studies makes it clear: Environmental injustice is rampant around the world Notable
Our old cellphones, computers and appliances are a bigger problem than ever. Here’s what we need to do.   Our old cellphones, computers and appliances are a bigger problem than ever. Here’s what we need to do. Notable
Three workable strategies for putting a big dent in methane, the “other” greenhouse gas   Three workable strategies for putting a big dent in methane, the “other” greenhouse gas Notable
How can we best protect our global life-support system in times like these?   How can we best protect our global life-support system in times like these? Notable
Most Americans are willing to incorporate more plant-based foods into their meals. What’s preventing them?   Most Americans are willing to incorporate more plant-based foods into their meals. What’s preventing them? Notable
How to save insects? Give them space.   How to save insects? Give them space. Notable
This surprising fact about research funding could explain why it’s so hard to get traction against climate change   This surprising fact about research funding could explain why it’s so hard to get traction against climate change Notable
What will it cost to save Earth’s oceans?   What will it cost to save Earth’s oceans? Notable
How can we adapt to climate change? This online hub has answers   How can we adapt to climate change? This online hub has answers Notable
Water experts’ #1 recommendation for protecting future water supplies? Take care of nature.   Water experts’ #1 recommendation for protecting future water supplies? Take care of nature. Notable
5 things we can do now to reduce the threat of drugs in our environment   5 things we can do now to reduce the threat of drugs in our environment Notable
15 surprising biodiversity conservation trends to watch for in 2020   15 surprising biodiversity conservation trends to watch for in 2020 Notable
What to expect from the UN’s COP 25 climate change conference   What to expect from the UN’s COP 25 climate change conference Notable
Survey suggests Americans want to phase out gas guzzlers sooner rather than later   Survey suggests Americans want to phase out gas guzzlers sooner rather than later Notable
How do biodiversity conservation initiatives expand their reach?   How do biodiversity conservation initiatives expand their reach? Notable
New report: Efficiency can cut U.S. energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2050   New report: Efficiency can cut U.S. energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2050 Notable
These three circular economy principles can help combat the climate crisis   These three circular economy principles can help combat the climate crisis Notable
This new resource aims to help clear up recycling confusion   This new resource aims to help clear up recycling confusion Notable
When it comes to addressing climate change, gender matters   When it comes to addressing climate change, gender matters Notable
This interactive map shows how diverse life on Earth is — and how we can keep it that way   This interactive map shows how diverse life on Earth is — and how we can keep it that way Notable
Fake climate science videos have millions of views on YouTube. Here’s what scientists can do about it.   Fake climate science videos have millions of views on YouTube. Here’s what scientists can do about it. Notable
As the climate crisis intensifies, lawsuits aimed at slowing greenhouse gas emissions are on the rise   As the climate crisis intensifies, lawsuits aimed at slowing greenhouse gas emissions are on the rise Notable
What can we do to lessen the toll of climate change on the world’s poorest people?   What can we do to lessen the toll of climate change on the world’s poorest people? Notable
Looking for climate-friendly foods? Try protein powder, peanuts, tuna, salmon — and grasshoppers   Looking for climate-friendly foods? Try protein powder, peanuts, tuna, salmon — and grasshoppers Notable
Looking to finance money-saving energy efficiency projects? Here’s a tool for that.   Looking to finance money-saving energy efficiency projects? Here’s a tool for that. Notable
Reusing wastewater in agriculture could reduce water scarcity. Can you stomach it?   Reusing wastewater in agriculture could reduce water scarcity. Can you stomach it? Notable
Tiny creatures play a big role in climate change   Tiny creatures play a big role in climate change Notable
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