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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.

 

Think native grasslands are just a bunch of “boring grass”? Think again. nbsp; Photo Think native grasslands are just a bunch of “boring grass”? Think again.  
Take a look at some of the billions of organisms that keep our soil healthy nbsp; Photo Take a look at some of the billions of organisms that keep our soil healthy  
Meet the plants and animals that help scientists keep an eye on the environment nbsp; Photo Meet the plants and animals that help scientists keep an eye on the environment  
When life hands you weeds, make weed art nbsp; Photo When life hands you weeds, make weed art  
The future of food production in 12 charts nbsp; Photo The future of food production in 12 charts  
What’s happening to our planet — in 8 infographics nbsp; Photo What’s happening to our planet — in 8 infographics  
8 maps show plastic’s impact on the world’s oceans — and what’s being done about it nbsp; Photo 8 maps show plastic’s impact on the world’s oceans — and what’s being done about it  
Sparking climate engagement through art and community nbsp; Photo Sparking climate engagement through art and community  
Photographers capture Earth’s changing circumstances nbsp; Photo Photographers capture Earth’s changing circumstances  
Stunning photos bring environmental change into view at the Paris negotiations nbsp; Photo Stunning photos bring environmental change into view at the Paris negotiations  
9 images of climate impacts and adaptation in the Pacific Northwest nbsp; Photo 9 images of climate impacts and adaptation in the Pacific Northwest  
8 charts and maps show why drought will be a growing challenge in the U.S. nbsp; Photo 8 charts and maps show why drought will be a growing challenge in the U.S.  
Vietnam​ searches for solutions to deal with domestic e-waste nbsp; Photo Vietnam​ searches for solutions to deal with domestic e-waste  
As Arctic sea ice shrinks, so does our window of opportunity nbsp; Photo As Arctic sea ice shrinks, so does our window of opportunity  
To everyone’s surprise, forests are returning to Malawi. Here’s why. nbsp; Photo To everyone’s surprise, forests are returning to Malawi. Here’s why.  
Goldman Prize winners fight and inspire nbsp; Photo Goldman Prize winners fight and inspire  
A thirst for solutions nbsp; Photo A thirst for solutions  
Exploring America’s hidden recycling industry nbsp; Photo Exploring America’s hidden recycling industry  
Saving Morocco’s endangered Barbary macaques nbsp; Photo Saving Morocco’s endangered Barbary macaques  
Tracking the fate of ancient carbon in the Siberian Arctic nbsp; Photo Tracking the fate of ancient carbon in the Siberian Arctic  
Sustainia wants us to start acting today, not tomorrow nbsp; Photo Sustainia wants us to start acting today, not tomorrow  
A Model for Communal Forest Management nbsp; Photo A Model for Communal Forest Management  
Endangered Deltas nbsp; Photo Endangered Deltas  
Visualizing Energy nbsp; Photo Visualizing Energy  
Olinguitos and Geckos and Microbes, Oh My! nbsp; Photo Olinguitos and Geckos and Microbes, Oh My!  
Haven in the Sky nbsp; Photo Haven in the Sky  
We Walk the Line nbsp; Photo We Walk the Line  
The Evolution of Ivanpah Solar nbsp; Photo The Evolution of Ivanpah Solar  
Go With the Flow nbsp; Photo Go With the Flow  
A look at some of Earth’s most precious places nbsp; Photo A look at some of Earth’s most precious places  
The Wild Ones nbsp; Photo The Wild Ones  
Our Beautiful, Fragile World nbsp; Photo Our Beautiful, Fragile World  
Delhi’s Waste Entrepreneurs nbsp; Photo Delhi’s Waste Entrepreneurs  
Sacred Oases nbsp; Photo Sacred Oases  
Places, Everyone! nbsp; Photo Places, Everyone!  
A New World Map nbsp; Photo A New World Map  
Our Last Ocean nbsp; Photo Our Last Ocean  
Forces of Nature nbsp; Photo Forces of Nature  
Collaboration to Conservation nbsp; Photo Collaboration to Conservation  
People of the Forest nbsp; Photo People of the Forest  
Photo Ark: Shining a Light on Threatened Species nbsp; Photo Photo Ark: Shining a Light on Threatened Species  
Second Hand: Artists Turn Trash to Treasure nbsp; Photo Second Hand: Artists Turn Trash to Treasure  
Penguins on Thin Ice nbsp; Photo Penguins on Thin Ice  
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