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Should we protect nature for its own sake? For its economic value? Because it makes us happy? Yes

As spring phases into summer in North America, with trees flowering and birds migrating, nature seems abundant. In fact, however, the Earth is losing animals, birds, reptiles, and other living things so fast that some scientists believe the planet is entering the sixth mass extinction in its history. This fall, the United Nations will convene […]

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The newest Allbirds running shoe makes your feet feel like they’re coming home

The newest Allbirds running shoe makes your feet feel like they’re coming home

When Allbirds arrived in 2016 with simple, comfort-first sneakers that signaled environmental consciousness and coziness, they had a home run. By 2018, the direct-to-consumer footwear brand claimed to have sold more than a million pairs of their sugarcane-soled sneakers. As they continue to dive into different plant-based materials (breathable eucalyptus tree fibers) and categories (mix-and-match athleisure, cushiony […]

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