Nature and Environment Articles

Earth Law Center Officially Launches Ocean Rights Framework

By Darlene May Lee, Earth Law Center

Earth Law Center officially launches Ocean Rights Framework

Regaining Balance by Making a Garden Peace Pole, Part 1

By Barbara Hengstenberg

Creativity is a part of life. Becoming mindful of the process of creating puts us in the flow, leading to balance — an integral aspect of natural health. When injury sidelined me from working in my garden, I found a creative way to contribute to my garden’s beauty and found my balance in the process.

Hawaii Bans Toxic Sunscreen Ingredients

Environmental Working Group

Hawaii is taking steps to protect its residents and tourists by banning sunscreens that are made with specific harmful toxins.

How to Throw an Eco-Friendly Bridal Shower

By Kara Kamenec

Bridal showers are a great excuse to gather with all the women in your life—but without careful consideration, they can often turn wasteful. (Think multiple garbage bags just from the wrapping paper alone.) Honor your values by making your celebration as green as possible and hosting a sustainable, natural bridal shower. Here’s how to get started.

DNA in Seawater Reveals Shark Presence

The PEW Charitable Trusts

Researchers have discovered that they can track the presence of sharks through DNA left behind in seawater.

Plastic Reaches Deepest Ocean Trenches

United Nations Environment Program

Single-use plastic has been discovered in the deepest trenches of our oceans, which are thousands of miles away from the mainland.

Hay Season Cycles

By Oscar H. Will III

The Editorial Director of MOTHER EARTH NEWS examines the ways of gathering hay that he’s tried through the years.

Photos from the Field: Wheat Fields Blanket Rolling Hills Below Cloudy Skies

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