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

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Can mountains of animal bones boost food security in Ethiopia? nbsp; Article Can mountains of animal bones boost food security in Ethiopia?  
The newest strategy for saving bees is really, really old nbsp; Feature The newest strategy for saving bees is really, really old  
OPINION: It’s time to restore the flow of our planet’s life-giving waters nbsp; Voices OPINION: It’s time to restore the flow of our planet’s life-giving waters  
A small island in the Indian Ocean offers big lessons on clean power nbsp; Feature A small island in the Indian Ocean offers big lessons on clean power  
Is it time to rethink recycling? nbsp; Feature Is it time to rethink recycling?  
OPINION: If we want a resilient world, we need to start with resilient data nbsp; Voices OPINION: If we want a resilient world, we need to start with resilient data  
How cities can lead the way toward a low-carbon future nbsp; Infographic How cities can lead the way toward a low-carbon future  
What will it take to get plastics out of the ocean? nbsp; Feature What will it take to get plastics out of the ocean?  
How CRISPR Works   How CRISPR Works Notable
OPINION: CRISPR is coming to agriculture — with big implications for food, farmers, consumers and nature nbsp; Voices OPINION: CRISPR is coming to agriculture — with big implications for food, farmers, consumers and nature  
OPINION: The one thing we still need in order to get to a low-carbon economy nbsp; Voices OPINION: The one thing we still need in order to get to a low-carbon economy  
Global deforestation is decreasing. Or is it? nbsp; Feature Global deforestation is decreasing. Or is it?  
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.  
New study finds recycled phosphorus could fertilize 100 percent of U.S. corn   New study finds recycled phosphorus could fertilize 100 percent of U.S. corn Notable
OPINION: In 2016, rain forest conservation needs to focus on these two things nbsp; Voices OPINION: In 2016, rain forest conservation needs to focus on these two things  
OPINION: Why we still need to focus on environmental justice nbsp; Voices OPINION: Why we still need to focus on environmental justice  
These companies are figuring out how to reduce the toxics in electronics nbsp; Feature These companies are figuring out how to reduce the toxics in electronics  
OPINION: The best way we can reduce energy’s carbon footprint? Nurture nuclear. nbsp; Voices OPINION: The best way we can reduce energy’s carbon footprint? Nurture nuclear.  
What Kenya’s biggest slum can teach us about saving cities from floods nbsp; Feature What Kenya’s biggest slum can teach us about saving cities from floods  
Can genetic engineering help quench crops’ thirst? nbsp; Feature Can genetic engineering help quench crops’ thirst?  
OPINION: How can we create a less toxic world? nbsp; Voices OPINION: How can we create a less toxic world?  
Top trends conservationists should be paying attention to — but aren’t   Top trends conservationists should be paying attention to — but aren’t Notable
OPINION: What smart businesses know about corporate social responsibility nbsp; Voices OPINION: What smart businesses know about corporate social responsibility  
OPINION: Is zero deforestation possible for the Brazilian Amazon? nbsp; Voices OPINION: Is zero deforestation possible for the Brazilian Amazon?  
Are energy-saving settings bad for the environment? nbsp; Feature Are energy-saving settings bad for the environment?  
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
OPINION: When it comes to addressing climate change, skepticism is easy — but optimism is warranted nbsp; Voices OPINION: When it comes to addressing climate change, skepticism is easy — but optimism is warranted  
The environmental cost of moving all our stuff is huge. How can we shrink it? nbsp; Feature The environmental cost of moving all our stuff is huge. How can we shrink it?  
Stunning photos bring environmental change into view at the Paris negotiations nbsp; Photo Stunning photos bring environmental change into view at the Paris negotiations  
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: 12 strategies for moving from water scarcity to abundance nbsp; Voices OPINION: 12 strategies for moving from water scarcity to abundance  
Tiny materials in countless products raise big questions for environment and health nbsp; Feature Tiny materials in countless products raise big questions for environment and health  
Three Ensia features make list of notable science stories   Three Ensia features make list of notable science stories Update
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  
OPINION: Who’s keeping organic food honest? nbsp; Voices OPINION: Who’s keeping organic food honest?  
New climate talk model suggests more strategy means more catastrophe   New climate talk model suggests more strategy means more catastrophe Notable
OPINION: How climate risk is like a flaming truck barreling toward us, and why it’s time to hit the brakes nbsp; Voices OPINION: How climate risk is like a flaming truck barreling toward us, and why it’s time to hit the brakes  
What does technology do to our relationship with the environment? nbsp; Feature What does technology do to our relationship with the environment?  
New study assesses the global volume and distribution of “modern” groundwater   New study assesses the global volume and distribution of “modern” groundwater Notable
Ensia recognized for publication excellence   Ensia recognized for publication excellence Update
These maps show changes in global meat consumption by 2024. Here’s why that matters. nbsp; Article These maps show changes in global meat consumption by 2024. Here’s why that matters.  
OPINION: How institutional investors can alleviate climate change while boosting the global economy nbsp; Voices OPINION: How institutional investors can alleviate climate change while boosting the global economy  
Pavel Kabat: Bringing science to the SDGs nbsp; Interview Pavel Kabat: Bringing science to the SDGs  
What really drives water vulnerability   What really drives water vulnerability Notable
Can software save salt marshes? nbsp; Article Can software save salt marshes?  
Martín von Hildebrand: An audacious plan for the Amazon nbsp; Interview Martín von Hildebrand: An audacious plan for the Amazon  
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