Trends

Diving into sustainability’s most interesting trends around people, products, and the environment.

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Places - Articles

Elemental Magic: Hiking Through The Cochamó Valley

The “Yosemite Valley” of South America is a sight well-protected by the local community in Chile.

People - Articles

Brands Supporting Brands: How To Fuel A Movement

Surf Re-Evolution is more than just a day of play with sustainable vendors. It's a community that is changing surf to better the planet and empower eachother.

Product - Articles

Surf, Sustainability, And The Role Of Eco-Media

At the intersection of sustainable surf, ocean conservation, and coastal stewardship is eco-media that inspires surfers and land-dwellers alike.

Places - Articles

How Conflict Threatens Our Most Precious Resource

Data reveals the long-term environmental and humanitarian consequences of water pollution caused by human-made conflict.

Places - Roundups

From Hang Ten To Change: A Surf Re-Evolution

Surfers have become powerful advocates for the ocean's health. Here's how they're pushing for change.

Places - Articles

Imagining Life In A "Degrowth City"

How would a day unfold in a city that has fully embraced the concept of economic degrowth?

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Places - Articles

Blame the Management: How Cattle Affect Biodiversity On The Farm And What Needs to Change

We know that animal agriculture has an emissions problem and uses up too much land. But how do cattle affect the biodiversity on their farms?

Jonathan D. Bourdeau

Product - Articles

How 3 Popular Cooking Oils Are Produced And What It Means For The Environment

Olive, avocado, and coconut oils are packed with super healthy fats. But how are they made, and what effects do they have on the environment?

Jonathan D. Bourdeau

Product - Articles

Cattle Rotation: Moving Cows Out Of Feed Lots Can Sequester Carbon And Regenerate Soil

Environmental concerns are convincing many to give up beef. But do cattle have any part to play in lowering carbon emissions and healing the soil?

Jonathan D. Bourdeau

Product - Articles

More Sustainable Meat: How Forests, Fields, and Animals Can Feed Us While Helping the Environment

The livestock sector emits 14.5% of our GHGs but gives nutrition to over a billion people. How can we make animal farming more sustainable?

Jonathan D. Bourdeau

Places - Roundups

From Hang Ten To Change: A Surf Re-Evolution

Surfers have become powerful advocates for the ocean's health. Here's how they're pushing for change.

Places - Articles

Imagining Life In A "Degrowth City"

How would a day unfold in a city that has fully embraced the concept of economic degrowth?

People - Articles

Who Will Protect The Water Protectors?

The US can look to Latin America’s Escazú Agreement to support environmental activists.

People - Articles

The Passion of Faine Pearl Loubser

Activist Faine Pearl Loubser captures the underwater kelp forests off South Africa’s coastline.

People - Articles

A Vital Storyteller: Dina Gilio-Whitaker

Author Dina Gilio-Whitaker represents Indigenous voices and the decolonization movement of land and sea.

Product - Articles

Everyday Items You Use That Contain Microplastics And What You Can Do About It

These household items contain microplastics, but a different approach to purchasing may be able to eliminate exposure.

Product - Articles

How Sea Life Is Affected By Rising Temperatures

Global warming is causing ocean temperatures to rise quickly. Here are five ways this negatively affects sea life and some ideas to help stop it.

Jonathan D. Bourdeau

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