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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.

 

How the secret language of plants can make agriculture more environmentally friendly   How the secret language of plants can make agriculture more environmentally friendly Notable
Most illustrations of the water cycle are missing an important ingredient: People.   Most illustrations of the water cycle are missing an important ingredient: People. Notable
Researchers recommend chemistry educators focus more on environmental impacts   Researchers recommend chemistry educators focus more on environmental impacts Notable
New study identifies the world’s best places for recycling phosphorus   New study identifies the world’s best places for recycling phosphorus Notable
Conflict over fish and wildlife management is on the rise. Here’s why.   Conflict over fish and wildlife management is on the rise. Here’s why. Notable
Life on Earth weighs more than 80 billion school buses — and hardly any of that is animals   Life on Earth weighs more than 80 billion school buses — and hardly any of that is animals Notable
How 2.4 billion gamers might help save the planet   How 2.4 billion gamers might help save the planet Notable
What does a 1.5-degree lifestyle look like?   What does a 1.5-degree lifestyle look like? Notable
New UN report outlines steps for ensuring that everyone has access to clean drinking water and sanitation   New UN report outlines steps for ensuring that everyone has access to clean drinking water and sanitation Notable
7 recommendations for incorporating indigenous perspectives into biodiversity conservation   7 recommendations for incorporating indigenous perspectives into biodiversity conservation Notable
How are we doing with the environment-related Sustainable Development Goals?   How are we doing with the environment-related Sustainable Development Goals? Notable
This study argues genetic modification could help quinoa, millet and other naturally stress-resistant plants become more productive   This study argues genetic modification could help quinoa, millet and other naturally stress-resistant plants become more productive Notable
From Tibetan weather engineering to Earth insurance, these 15 trends have big implications for biodiversity in 2019   From Tibetan weather engineering to Earth insurance, these 15 trends have big implications for biodiversity in 2019 Notable
Can we make batteries better for the environment?   Can we make batteries better for the environment? Notable
Retired farmland can become valuable habitat — if we give it a hand   Retired farmland can become valuable habitat — if we give it a hand Notable
The energy transition will have winners and losers. Which will you be?   The energy transition will have winners and losers. Which will you be? Notable
The way we power our lives is undergoing a huge transition. How can we minimize the pain and maximize the gain?   The way we power our lives is undergoing a huge transition. How can we minimize the pain and maximize the gain? Notable
Small strips of prairie hold big hope for helping cure a multitude of environmental ills   Small strips of prairie hold big hope for helping cure a multitude of environmental ills Notable
The biggest problem with e-waste? What we don’t know.   The biggest problem with e-waste? What we don’t know. Notable
Fighting deadly toxins in the developing world   Fighting deadly toxins in the developing world Notable
Disease from the deep freeze and 14 other emerging conservation issues to watch for in 2018   Disease from the deep freeze and 14 other emerging conservation issues to watch for in 2018 Notable
The leaves on the tree of life are almost all microbes   The leaves on the tree of life are almost all microbes Notable
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 Notable
Bringing aeroconservation down to Earth   Bringing aeroconservation down to Earth Notable
The best way to restore environments in the face of climate change   The best way to restore environments in the face of climate change Notable
Double-duty device aims to generate electricity from sunlight while reducing nitrous oxide pollution   Double-duty device aims to generate electricity from sunlight while reducing nitrous oxide pollution Notable
What we know — and don’t — about climate change in Africa   What we know — and don’t — about climate change in Africa Notable
Animals and plants evolve faster in cities — with implications for humans   Animals and plants evolve faster in cities — with implications for humans Notable
Ecologists pay disproportionately little attention to synthetic chemicals, study finds   Ecologists pay disproportionately little attention to synthetic chemicals, study finds Notable
A look at what works — and doesn’t — in the world of conservation   A look at what works — and doesn’t — in the world of conservation Notable
New website showcases seeds of a brighter future   New website showcases seeds of a brighter future Notable
From electronic noses to invasive bees, 15 surprising trends for 2017   From electronic noses to invasive bees, 15 surprising trends for 2017 Notable
Burundi leads the world in renewable energy use — and other fascinating facts about the world today   Burundi leads the world in renewable energy use — and other fascinating facts about the world today Notable
When it comes to the future of urban transportation, self-driving cars are just the start   When it comes to the future of urban transportation, self-driving cars are just the start Notable
Study shows online consumers want environmentally friendly options   Study shows online consumers want environmentally friendly options Notable
The most threatened ecosystem you’ve never heard of   The most threatened ecosystem you’ve never heard of Notable
Sustainability is good business — and here’s proof   Sustainability is good business — and here’s proof Notable
Wind power is about to get a whole lot cheaper   Wind power is about to get a whole lot cheaper Notable
Scientists uncover surprising source of carbon storage hidden in plain sight   Scientists uncover surprising source of carbon storage hidden in plain sight Notable
The average North American uses 8 elephants’ worth of stuff   The average North American uses 8 elephants’ worth of stuff Notable
23 countries just got energy efficiency report cards – and they’re almost all flunking   23 countries just got energy efficiency report cards – and they’re almost all flunking Notable
Tackling cities’ hidden climate footprint   Tackling cities’ hidden climate footprint Notable
Which diet makes best use of farmland? You might be surprised.   Which diet makes best use of farmland? You might be surprised. Notable
What does climate change mean for America’s $73 billion angling industry?   What does climate change mean for America’s $73 billion angling industry? Notable
A call to conserve crops’ wild cousins   A call to conserve crops’ wild cousins Notable
Northern shipping: Is the anticipated climate boost a bust?   Northern shipping: Is the anticipated climate boost a bust? Notable
Imagine a podcast from a federal agency. Then listen to this.   Imagine a podcast from a federal agency. Then listen to this. Notable
Is biodiversity the best medicine?   Is biodiversity the best medicine? Notable
Five lessons for universities hoping to shape a more sustainable world   Five lessons for universities hoping to shape a more sustainable world Notable
Even local warming perceptions are colored by ideology   Even local warming perceptions are colored by ideology Notable
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