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Ensia is a magazine showcasing environmental solutions in action. Our mission is to share stories and spark conversations that motivate and empower people to create a more sustainable future.

Can we bury the carbon dioxide problem? nbsp; Feature Can we bury the carbon dioxide problem?  
Five lessons for universities hoping to shape a more sustainable world   Five lessons for universities hoping to shape a more sustainable world Editor’s note: This piece is published in collaboration with the academic journal Elementa. It is… Notable
Photographers capture Earth’s changing circumstances nbsp; Photo Photographers capture Earth’s changing circumstances  
Is it time to rethink recycling? nbsp; Feature Is it time to rethink recycling?  
How cities can lead the way toward a low-carbon future nbsp; Infographic How cities can lead the way toward a low-carbon future  
Climate-displaced persons deserve a dignified transition. Here’s how to make it happen. nbsp; Voices Climate-displaced persons deserve a dignified transition. Here’s how to make it happen.  
In 2016, here’s where we should look for new solutions to environmental challenges nbsp; Voices In 2016, here’s where we should look for new solutions to environmental challenges  
10 ways to build more sustainable cities   10 ways to build more sustainable cities As global population grows, urban population is growing even faster — with 2.5 billion more city… Notable
Stunning photos bring environmental change into view at the Paris negotiations nbsp; Photo Stunning photos bring environmental change into view at the Paris negotiations  
Heroic stories from the front lines of climate change nbsp; Video Heroic stories from the front lines of climate change  
With a stormy future ahead, study offers new tools for managing runoff   With a stormy future ahead, study offers new tools for managing runoff These two words might make you sleepy: stormwater management. But they should make you scared. Notable
For Thanksgiving, some positive environmental news to share around the table nbsp; Voices For Thanksgiving, some positive environmental news to share around the table  
New climate talk model suggests more strategy means more catastrophe   New climate talk model suggests more strategy means more catastrophe With the Paris climate negotiations just two weeks away, we’ll soon see if the world can agree on a… Notable
Pavel Kabat: Bringing science to the SDGs nbsp; Interview Pavel Kabat: Bringing science to the SDGs  
Can software save salt marshes? nbsp; Article Can software save salt marshes?  
9 images of climate impacts and adaptation in the Pacific Northwest nbsp; Photo 9 images of climate impacts and adaptation in the Pacific Northwest  
Can nations reach a strong agreement at COP 21? nbsp; Feature Can nations reach a strong agreement at COP 21?  
Could these two environmental challenges be the answer to each other? nbsp; Article Could these two environmental challenges be the answer to each other?  
When it comes to climate extremes, 1+1 equals more than 2   When it comes to climate extremes, 1+1 equals more than 2 Too often we humans consider things individually, as though anything in life happens in a vacuum… Notable
A long-overdue burial for the population vs. consumption question nbsp; Voices A long-overdue burial for the population vs. consumption question  
Sea-level rise and sinking land make deltas extremely vulnerable   Sea-level rise and sinking land make deltas extremely vulnerable In July 2014 we published a photo essay that highlighted the ecological and economic importance of… Notable
As we prepare for the UN climate talks, a look at what’s changed since Copenhagen nbsp; Feature As we prepare for the UN climate talks, a look at what’s changed since Copenhagen  
This remote region of India is becoming a model of climate resilience nbsp; Video This remote region of India is becoming a model of climate resilience  
Are countries legally required to protect their citizens from climate change? nbsp; Feature Are countries legally required to protect their citizens from climate change?  
New documentary shines a light on solutions to global species loss nbsp; Video New documentary shines a light on solutions to global species loss  
Christiana Figueres: On the road to Paris nbsp; Interview Christiana Figueres: On the road to Paris  
Vietnam​ searches for solutions to deal with domestic e-waste nbsp; Photo Vietnam​ searches for solutions to deal with domestic e-waste  
Previous elephant killing spots offer clues to stem future deaths   Previous elephant killing spots offer clues to stem future deaths This morning the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service held an “ivory crush” event in Times Square in New… Notable
How to reach zero net greenhouse gas emissions in three steps nbsp; Infographic How to reach zero net greenhouse gas emissions in three steps  
We’re headed to Paris. But where did we come from? nbsp; Feature We’re headed to Paris. But where did we come from?  
How old will you be when the oil runs out?   How old will you be when the oil runs out? Think environmental change happens too slowly to matter to your lifetime? “Your Life on… Notable
We know what sustainable development should look like — now let’s do it nbsp; Voices We know what sustainable development should look like — now let’s do it  
What climate change sounds like from the Amazon to the Arctic nbsp; Video What climate change sounds like from the Amazon to the Arctic  
Bryan Christy: Bringing wildlife crime to a global audience nbsp; Interview Bryan Christy: Bringing wildlife crime to a global audience  
The hidden risk of negative emissions technologies nbsp; Voices The hidden risk of negative emissions technologies  
Say what you mean   Say what you mean There may be no more important documents being produced today for governments, policy makers and… Notable
Goldman Prize winners fight and inspire nbsp; Photo Goldman Prize winners fight and inspire  
Nikhil Seth: A new vision for sustainable development nbsp; Interview Nikhil Seth: A new vision for sustainable development  
Shining light on environmental injustice   Shining light on environmental injustice In some places “fighting for the environment” means writing letters to elected officials or… Notable
How does climate stack up against other worst-case scenarios? nbsp; Voices How does climate stack up against other worst-case scenarios?  
Air pollution impacts brain development before birth   Air pollution impacts brain development before birth A study published today in JAMA Psychology outlines the negative impacts of prenatal exposure to… Notable
Beyond Keystone XL: How to win the war on climate change nbsp; Voices Beyond Keystone XL: How to win the war on climate change  
Everything you always wanted to know about the UN climate talks but were afraid to ask nbsp; Feature Everything you always wanted to know about the UN climate talks but were afraid to ask  
How to steer clear of the looming climate shock nbsp; Voices How to steer clear of the looming climate shock  
M. Sanjayan: Nature and humans, together again nbsp; Interview M. Sanjayan: Nature and humans, together again  
Peak (almost) everything   Peak (almost) everything The concept of resource use peaking and then declining first gained ground in the 1950s when M… Notable
“We continue to be stunned at how rapidly the ocean is warming.” nbsp; Article “We continue to be stunned at how rapidly the ocean is warming.”  
Aviation is the key to reducing climate emissions nbsp; Voices Aviation is the key to reducing climate emissions  
Climate change mitigation’s best-kept secret nbsp; Feature Climate change mitigation’s best-kept secret  
New survey highlights global sustainability opportunities   New survey highlights global sustainability opportunities A recent survey of over 6,000 public and private sector leaders in 21 countries reveals strong… Notable
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