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    10 Environmental Podcasts to Listen to in 2022

    10 Environmental Podcasts to Listen to in 2022

    Fires in the Amazon and the Arctic, hurricanes in Europe, volcanic eruptions and polar vortexes … Extreme weather events are becoming much more widespread and routine, but we don’t have to be terrified. There is so much we can still do to stop the march of climate change. Many thoughtful activists, educators and leaders are working non-stop to fight the climate crisis. In 2022, it’s our time to learn and advocate, and these podcasts lead the way. Here are the top 10 environmental podcasts you should listen to this year

    Time in Nature Can Now Be Prescribed as Health Care Treatment in Canada

    Time in Nature Can Now Be Prescribed as Health Care Treatment in Canada

    Health care providers in four Canadian provinces — British Columbia (BC), Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario — can now prescribe time in nature, and even a Parks Canada Discovery Pass, to their patients to help improve their physical and mental health through the country’s national nature prescription program, A Prescription for Nature (PaRx). The passes are being offered through a partnership between Parks Canada and the British Columbia Parks Foundation.

    Comet Leonard Does Rare Earth Flyby This Month, Here’s How to Spot It

    Comet Leonard Does Rare Earth Flyby This Month, Here’s How to Spot It

    A comet discovered on January 3 of this year by astronomer and senior researcher at the University of Arizona Gregory J. Leonard is visible from Earth this month. The comet was first observed at the Mount Lemmon Observatory just outside of Tucson, Arizona. When Comet Leonard was first discovered it was near the orbit of […]

    ​7 Travel Tips for an Environmentally-Conscious Vacation

    ​7 Travel Tips for an Environmentally-Conscious Vacation

    As global travel restrictions are lifted, we’re all itching for an adventure – but, before you head to the beach, the mountains, or a new city, take the time to plan a trip that’s both enjoyable and sustainable. While traveling has many benefits – among them a greater appreciation for other cultures, and an important […]

    7 Tips to Make RV Travel More Eco-Friendly

    7 Tips to Make RV Travel More Eco-Friendly

    Though summer is the most popular season for RV travel, fall is close behind it. Indeed, there are plenty of folks across the country who love to load up their campers and head out to witness the changing foliage, bask in cooler temperatures and herald the coming of crisp autumn air. One of the challenges […]

    8 Art Installations and Exhibits Drawing Attention to Climate Change

    8 Art Installations and Exhibits Drawing Attention to Climate Change

    Art about climate change is becoming increasingly common in museums and galleries, but some artists are moving outside and sharing their work in public spaces to reach a broader audience. From parks, to interactive experiences, to underwater landscapes, these displays have a unique capacity to communicate the severity of climate change and our current environmental […]