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We’re passionate about protecting our playgrounds and the critical threats to our natural world are seemingly everywhere. Understanding an issue is the first step to fixing it, and we help you to understand the issues facing the planet today.

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Environment

Hero Chases Down Seal to Free the Animal From Plastic Wrapped Around Its Neck

1 min read
Environment

New Study Reveals Human-Made CO2 Levels Are Dissolving the Ocean Floor

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A recent study claims our oceans absorbed way more heat than previously thought. And our planet may be warming at a faster rate as a result. Photo: Danting Zhu/Unsplash
Environment

According to a New Study, Oceans Are Actually Warming Faster Than Once Thought

3 min read
Leopard seal
Environment

Here’s the Secret to Interacting With ‘Big Wildlife Predators’ Shot In 360-Degree Video

2 min read
House in the jungle
Environment

This Man Built the Most Incredible Jungle House With Nothing But a Machete and a Bowl

1 min read
Humans could learn a lot from sperm whales, if only we'd be willing to listen.
Environment

Here’s What Sperm Whales Can Teach Us About Humanity

2 min read
The only way to fight climate change is with political change. Photo: Courtesy of YETI Coolers
Environment

Jeremy Jones: Why I’m Voting Against a Climate Change Denier (and You Should, Too!)

4 min read
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Environment

Portuguese People Score Massive Victory in Protecting Alentejo Coast from Oil Drilling

2 min read
"Land and oceans of the free, and the home and waves of the brave." Photo: Russ Hennings
Environment

Surfrider Reminds Us That We Live in the United States (and Oceans!) of America

3 min read
"As an outdoorswoman, climate change concerns me. As a mother, it compels me to act." Photo: Courtesy of Völkl Skis
Environment

As a Mother and a Skier, I’m Voting in Favor of Washington’s Carbon Fee

5 min read
Florida Panther, wildlife, Collier County, domestic pets, people, humans
Environment

Collier County, Florida Has Had 25 Domestic Animals Attacked by Panthers This Year

1 min read
Palau not only just banned sunscreens known to harm coral reefs. By 2020, if you're caught using them you could be slapped with a heavy fine. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Environment

Using the Wrong Sunscreen in Palau Will Now Carry up to a $1,000 Fine Per Offense

3 min read
Environment

Adidas’ Recycled Ocean Plastic Shoes Will Reportedly Net $1 Billion

3 min read
Anna Du plastic collection
Environment

A 12-Year-Old Girl Invented an ROV That Detects Plastic on the Ocean Floor

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1% for the Planet just launched the environmental non-profit world's equivalent to a season pass to multiple ski resorts. And it supports some of our favorite orgs. Photo: 1% for the Planet
Environment

1% For the Planet Launches Annual Pass for Membership to Key Environmental Non-Profits

2 min read
Tiny day octopus Hawaii
Environment

Researchers in Hawaii Found the Tiniest, Cutest Octopus Hitchhiking on a Floating Piece of Plastic

1 min read
Dana Rohrabacher
Environment

Here’s a Short List of the Most Virulent Climate Change Deniers Up for Re-Election

5 min read
Environment

EU Votes to Ban Single-Use Plastics Across Europe

2 min read
Before and after pictures show East Island being completely wiped out by Hurricane Walaka earlier this month. Images: US Fish and Wildlife Service
Environment

Hurricane Walaka Completely Erased This Remote Hawaiian Island

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