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Nuclear safety at risk: what’s changing under Donald Trump

As sweeping deregulation accelerates under Donald Trump, long-standing nuclear safety regulations are being rolled back with little public scrutiny, raising new concerns about risks to both human health and the environment.


April 10, 2026

The empty desk policy: Why remote work is the sustainability win we’re ignoring

The daily commute is more than an inconvenience; it is a major source of pollution and wasted time. As return-to-office demands grow, remote work may be one of the most overlooked tools for reducing emissions while improving quality of life and accessibility.


April 10, 2026

How environmental laws are shifting the focus from humans to nature

Environmental laws are evolving from prioritizing human benefits to recognizing nature’s intrinsic rights; this is reflected in the small but growing number of countries that grant legal personhood to natural entities.


April 10, 2026

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Human Nature Odyssey, Episode 21. Earth Abides (Part 1): Life After Civilization

You ever go on a little trip, to just get away from it all — only to come home and find all of civilization collapsed while you were gone and you might be the last person left on earth? Well then you could totally relate to George R. Stewart’s 1949 science-fiction novel, “Earth Abides.”


April 9, 2026

Why capitalism relies on nature and care work it does not pay for

Modern economies depend on unpriced ecosystem functions and undervalued care and reproductive labor—essential inputs that are difficult to commodify. This tension helps explain environmental degradation, social strain, and the limits of market systems.


April 9, 2026

‘What do we value most?’ Rethinking resilience in a time of polycrisis

Professor Jem Bendell proposed the “Deep Adaptation” framework to help people respond to the climate crisis. As global crises intensify, new questions focused on reclamation and regeneration offer ways to navigate an increasingly uncertain world.


April 9, 2026

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Crazy Town: Episode 122 Birdbrained: When nature and technology collide

Jason, Rob, and Asher explore the world of competitive birding, the relationship between those who love nature and the technology they use to connect to it, and how even the most gentle of shared passions can get corrupted by status-fueled competition.


April 8, 2026

Trump’s ‘God Squad’ pits energy vs. endangered species, but protecting wildlife can be good for business

Would you rather have abundant and affordable energy or a clean, healthy planet where wildlife can flourish? It sounds like an either/or choice, but it doesn’t have to be.


April 8, 2026

Why we’re still marching toward collapse—and how to break the “consensus trance”

We continue down a path of collective destruction, in part because of a belief system so pervasive it feels like reality itself. Recognizing our deep interconnectedness is essential to building a more just and sustainable future.


April 8, 2026

The restorative promise of agroecology: Farming for sovereignty and resilience in Malawi – Part II

In Malawi, farmers who have embraced agroecology are navigating the challenges of climate change, market pressures, and community needs.


April 7, 2026

Truth, lies, and loyalty in the age of Trumpism

Why do people cling to falsehoods, even in the face of evidence? Both truth and lies serve social purposes, but holding onto reason becomes essential as we face climate change and rising Trumpism.


April 7, 2026

How California’s war on smog and its ambitious car pollution rules made everyone’s air cleaner

The Clean Air Act gave California the authority to issue tough pollution standards for vehicles, spurring the development of the catalytic converter and cleaning up America’s air.


April 7, 2026

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