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How to Prepare For a Natural Disaster
From building a perfect survival kit to getting help after the storm—here’s everything you need to prepare for a natural disaster the right way.
The Trials and Tribulations of the 30-Day No Grocery Challenge
The ‘no grocery challenge’ can curb your budget and cut down on food waste—but can you really feed a family of three for a month without going to the grocery store?
Can Meal Kits Actually Lower Your Carbon Footprint?
Meal kits from companies like Blue Apron and Plated may be lowering consumer’s carbon footprints by cutting out the middleman.
What the Desert Can Teach Us About Saving Water
In a hot and dry desert climate, water is often piped in, putting the scarcity of this finite resource—and the urgency of saving water—front and center.
In Pictures: 9 Weird and Gross Eco-Friendly Initiatives Throughout History
From reusable coffins to covering the Plains in concrete, not all our of eco-friendly initiatives have been winners.
How Moving to the U.S. Radically Changed My Money Mindset
I gave up free housing, extended international traveling, and five-star hotels to move to the U.S. Here’s why that was great for my family.
Inside the Fascinating World of Japan’s Ama Divers
For 3,000 years, Japan’s Ama have been free diving to catch shellfish and pearls in the coastal waters of the Shima Peninsula. Their way of life is on the verge of disappearing as the Ama community ages. Could this be the end of a long-standing tradition?
Which Game of Thrones Character Had the Worst Ecological Footprint?
Winter is coming. These characters are probably to blame for their wasteful ecological footprints.
The Stoic Approach to Finances
Can ancient Roman emperors give insight on the best way to handle your money?
Maybe Kids Don’t Need Expensive Extracurriculars or a Fancy College to Succeed
Modern-day kids are anxious, overworked, and overstressed—all to get into top-tier colleges. But is it worth it?
In the Quest For Sustainable Eating, Should You Be Drinking Your Meals?
Powdered meal replacements such as Soylent promise complete nutrition without all that pesky chewing, but is it really healthier—or more sustainable—to give up food?
The Charcoal Makers of Manila: Making the Best of Life in Poorest Slums of the Philippines
Charcoal harvesting in the slums of Manila is soon to be banned. What does this mean for those who depend on charcoal production to make a living?
Can Giving Yourself a Break From Financial Worries Help in the Long Term?
Why it's actually okay to take your time reaching your money goals.
Is Censorship Ever a Good Thing?
With fake news spreading on social media, some have proposed that selective censorship might preserve the truth. Here's why that's tricky.
Will the Rigs to Reefs Movement Save or Destroy California’s Coast?
Above the surface, California’s offshore oil platforms are visibly aging. Beneath the surface, they’re also home to a vibrant aquatic life.
The Rise of Mezcal and the Quest For a Sustainable Solution
Mezcal is popping up on craft cocktail menus everywhere, but our new nationwide love affair with the liquor may be causing a sustainability crisis in Mexico.
5 Green Movements That Make Us Hopeful For the Future
From Meatless Mondays in schools to Amazon employees pushing for corporate action on climate change, these five green movements spark hope for a better future.
Trend Alert: “Rescued” Food Is All The Rage. Here Are the Best Ones.
A roundup of the best upcycled foods products, from vodka to chocolate chip cookies.
14 Gifts Your Mom Will Actually Want That Give Back
Give your mom something she’ll love that also gives back to women and children around the world.