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Arts

Moby: Veganism, Skepticism and Punk Rock

The musician’s new documentary, Punk Rock Vegan Movie, shines a light on a hidden history of the animal-rights movement.
March 8, 2023
by
John R. Platt
The musician’s new documentary, Punk Rock Vegan Movie, shines a light on a hidden history of the animal-rights movement.
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Environmental Books

The First Must-Read Environmental Books of 2023 Have Arrived

From wolves to climate change, these new books will help set the agenda for the year ahead.
February 23, 2023
by
John R. Platt
From wolves to climate change, these new books will help set the agenda for the year ahead.
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Wildlife

In Ukraine, Saving Wildlife Harmed by War

For Ukrainian activists, rescuing the dogs of war — not to mention the cats, swans, bats, bears and other wildlife — often means putting their own lives on the line.
February 21, 2023
by
John R. Platt
For Ukrainian activists, rescuing the dogs of war — not to mention the cats, swans, bats, bears and other wildlife — often means putting their own lives on the line.
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Commentaries

The Climate Movement Must Reimagine Its Relationship With Art

Art raises awareness, but environmental organizations too often fail to engage with artists or their own creativity.
February 10, 2023
by
Neha Misra नेहा मिश्रा
Art raises awareness, but environmental organizations too often fail to engage with artists or their own creativity.
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Editorials

Our Best Articles of 2022

Looking back at environmental loss — and more than a few successes — helps us look ahead to healing the planet.
December 28, 2022
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John R. Platt and Tara Lohan
Looking back at environmental loss — and more than a few successes — helps us look ahead to healing the planet.
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Environmental Books

10 New Books for Environmentally Active Kids and Families

Inspire the next generation of activists and conservationists with new these books celebrating wildlife and wild spaces.
December 12, 2022
by
John R. Platt
Inspire the next generation of activists and conservationists with new these books celebrating wildlife and wild spaces.
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Editorials

Let’s Rename the Day After Thanksgiving ‘Extinction Friday’

The annual Black Friday ode to commercialism and overconsumption sits at the core of our ongoing destruction of Earth’s ecosystems. We can flip the script.
November 23, 2022
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John R. Platt
The annual Black Friday ode to commercialism and overconsumption sits at the core of our ongoing destruction of Earth’s ecosystems. We can flip the script.
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Pollution & Toxins

The Fight Against Deadly Soot

The health risks from tiny airborne particulate matter may soon face stricter federal regulation. But improving air quality remains a complex challenge.
October 31, 2022
by
Tim Lydon
The health risks from tiny airborne particulate matter may soon face stricter federal regulation. But improving air quality remains a complex challenge.
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Climate Change

30 Ways Environmentalists Can Participate in Democracy

Voting on election day is job one, but the planet needs your civic commitment every other day of the year, too.
October 12, 2022
by
John R. Platt
Voting on election day is job one, but the planet needs your civic commitment every other day of the year, too.
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Editorials

15 Things to Do Before the End of Summer

Saving the planet is tough work. Let’s finish the season right and come out stronger for the environmental fights ahead.
August 19, 2022
by
John R. Platt
Saving the planet is tough work. Let’s finish the season right and come out stronger for the environmental fights ahead.

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