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Photo essay | Wildlife of the Pacific Northwest

This photo essay documents the diverse wildlife along the Oregon coast and surrounding areas in the Pacific Northwest. Keep reading

Auriana Dunn

University of Utah

Auriana Dunn

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Bringing Back the Giants: Sturgeon restoration in the Milwaukee River Watershed

This film explores the partnership formed in 2006 between Riveredge Nature Center and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to restore lake sturgeon to the Milwaukee River Watershed. Keep reading

Cameron Armendariz

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee | School of Freshwater Sciences

Cameron Armendariz

Our windows are killing birds. Here’s how to save them

Millions of birds are dying every day due to growing development and collisions with windows across America. In this audio story, experts weigh in on what we can do to help. Keep reading

Madeline Shaw

New York University

Our windows are killing birds. Here’s how to save them

What’s next for the United States’ solar industry?

In August 2025, the Solar for All program was shut down. However, states are filling the gaps by investing in their own clean energy goals. Keep reading

Sadie Ford

SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry

What’s next for the United States’ solar industry?

Essay | Georgia’s first National Park?

The bipartisan push to designate Georgia’s Ocmulgee Mounds as a National Park represents a profound policy experiment in historical recognition, tribal sovereignty, and economic revitalization. Keep reading

Eden Levitt-Horne

University of Georgia

Essay | Georgia’s first National Park?

Essay | The role of writing: How storytelling can increase climate literacy

This essay dives into the factors that make writing, poetry, and narrative such a powerful tools in keeping people engaged in the protection of the environment. Keep reading

Chris Austen

Teesside University

Essay | The role of writing: How storytelling can increase climate literacy

Who pays for ‘forever chemicals’? One Florida utility recovered millions in battle against PFAS

A class action lawsuit against manufacturers, sellers, and distributors of PFAS, turned the tides on the burden of cleanup and protection. Keep reading

Hannah Goldman

Florida State University

Who pays for ‘forever chemicals’? One Florida utility recovered millions in battle against PFAS

Environmental Art | “Love The Enthusiasm”

A poem inspired by the disconnect between young activists urgently demanding action and the politicians who praise our “enthusiasm.” Keep reading

Jillian Davies

George Washington University

Environmental Art | “Love The Enthusiasm”

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Photo essay | Wildlife of the Pacific Northwest

Auriana Dunn

Bringing Back the Giants: Sturgeon restoration in the Milwaukee River Watershed

Cameron Armendariz

Our windows are killing birds. Here’s how to save them

Madeline Shaw

Our windows are killing birds. Here’s how to save them

What’s next for the United States’ solar industry?

Sadie Ford

What’s next for the United States’ solar industry?

Essay | Georgia’s first National Park?

Eden Levitt-Horne

Essay | Georgia’s first National Park?

Essay | The role of writing: How storytelling can increase climate literacy

Chris Austen

Essay | The role of writing: How storytelling can increase climate literacy

Who pays for ‘forever chemicals’? One Florida utility recovered millions in battle against PFAS

Hannah Goldman

Who pays for ‘forever chemicals’? One Florida utility recovered millions in battle against PFAS

Environmental Art | “Love The Enthusiasm”

Jillian Davies

Environmental Art | “Love The Enthusiasm”

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