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In Our Nature

In Our Nature: How are Warming Winters Changing Snowsports?

In Our Nature: How are Warming Winters Changing Snowsports?

Megan Michelson|February 4, 2020
If you've noticed your favorite ski slope is receiving more or less snowfall than past seasons, you're not imagining things. Is climate change to blame for this change? We set the record straight on 9 misconceptions about the climate’s impact on changing winter weather.
Erin Sullivan eating lunch, astounded by how much single-plastic is part of the meal

In Our Nature: What do we do about plastics?

Aer Parris|November 13, 2019
4 simple ways you can reduce plastic pollution today.
Children play by the water in waterproof overalls

In Our Nature: Are Forest Preschools the Way of the Future?

Jenni Gritters|October 17, 2019
Forest preschools are more popular than ever. Now public schools are using the lessons of forest preschools to make them more accessible to more kids.
Overhead shot of highways surrounded by city forests.

What is Rewilding?

Aer Parris|August 28, 2019
Host Erin Sullivan goes on a journey across the country—from D.C. to LA—to explore how some cities are helping us get back outside. Maybe we aren’t stuck inside forever, after all.
A woman takes a selfie surrounded by a beautiful landscape

Geotagging and Social Media in Our Modern Age of Conservation

Katie Boué|August 2, 2019
We take a look at the debate around the use of geotags on social media, a practice some recreationists say is contributing to the overuse of wild places.
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