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The calm after the storm: Communities in Florida respond to worsening storms

Across Florida, the impact from extreme weather events is getting more and more severe. In this video, a climate scientist, first responder, and a hurricane survivor discuss the importance of community resilience and cooperation after the clouds lift. Keep reading

Des Lewis

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Rescued gray seals, now healthy, released back to the ocean

Along the Atlantic coast, gray seals are rescued, transferred to aquariums for rehab, and finally released back to the wild. Keep reading

Video by Dre Pedemonte

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New book ‘Hope Dies Last’ tackles humanity’s existential questions

Author and journalist Alan Weisman explores solutions to climate change and extinction threats with chefs, scientists, and other people doing the work. Keep reading

A simple collage showing author Alan Weisman standing in a farm overlayed with a cover image of his book, "Hope Dies Last."

New book ‘Hope Dies Last’ tackles humanity’s existential questions

Ceci: Join me behind the scenes at the Mystic Aquarium

Go behind the scenes with fellow Ceci Sécola at the Mystic Aquarium, where they work on anything from ‘fish prep’ to conservation stories. Keep reading

Ceci: Join me behind the scenes at the Mystic Aquarium

Essay | Reflecting on microplastics: The infinite faux sands of the Earth

Plastic production has evolved faster than our human bodies can process. Microplastics have made their mark, so how can we heal ourselves? Keep reading

A discarded plastic bag hands in the branches of a tree.

Essay | Reflecting on microplastics: The infinite faux sands of the Earth

Mercury-free mining: The Peruvian women who are rewriting gold’s environmental story

In Peru, women are leading the charge towards a future of sustainable mining in which economic necessity does not have to conflict with environmental stewardship. Keep reading

Mercury-free mining: The Peruvian women who are rewriting gold’s environmental story

Mercury-free mining: The Peruvian women who are rewriting gold’s environmental story

The Blossom Bush Story: An ecofeminist reflection

This creative short story explores ecofeminist themes that connect systems of degradation both upon the environment and women's bodies. Keep reading

The Blossom Bush Story: An ecofeminist reflection

The Blossom Bush Story: An ecofeminist reflection

Meet the student storytellers at our Mystic Aquarium Fellowship

At the Planet Forward Mystic Aquarium fellowship, a science student and a storytelling student pair up to bring us behind the scenes. Keep reading

Meet the student storytellers at our Mystic Aquarium Fellowship