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April 2022

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Practice Good Dental Care to Lower Heart and Cognitive Risks

Mar 31, 2022 06:30AM

A whopping 47 percent of U.S. adults over 30 have periodontal disease, and the consequences can be severe for their physical and mental health.

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Plastic On its Way Out at National Parks

Mar 31, 2022 06:30AM

Poll finds that 82 percent of registered U.S. voters responding would like the National Park Service to stop selling and distributing single-use plastic items.

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Large Study Addresses Indigenous Biodiversity Decline

Mar 31, 2022 06:30AM

Simon Fraser University is engaging with Indigenous organizations, universities and other partners to highlight the problems of biodiversity loss and its implications for health and well-being.

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Airless Tires Increase Safety, Limit Waste

Mar 31, 2022 06:30AM

Michelin’s new airless tires don’t puncture, so they should last longer, which means fewer tires will need to be produced, thus limiting waste.

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Climate Change Research in Central Park

Mar 31, 2022 06:30AM

The Central Park Climate Lab is a new initiative and climate partnership to study the impacts of climate change on urban parks.

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Himalayan Glacier Retreat Bodes Consequences for Millions

Mar 31, 2022 06:30AM

Researchers have found that glaciers in the Himalayan Mountains are melting at an exceptional rate compared to other glaciers around the world.

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Expiration Dates: When to Eat or Toss Food

Mar 31, 2022 06:30AM

How to make sense of expiration labeling—those ambiguous “best before” or “sell by” dates—to help reduce food waste.

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Why We Need Wild Places: How to Invite Nature Back into Our Lives and Landscapes

Mar 31, 2022 06:30AM ● By Sheryl DeVore

Saving wild places is critical for human health and well-being. Here are ways to create spaces, including our lawns, that are hospitable to wildlife and native species.

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Creating a Wild Space at Home

Mar 31, 2022 06:30AM

How to create wild spaces in yards, including what and where to plant and how to manage the land.

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Technology Meets Nature: Apps Bring Us Closer to Flora and Fauna

Mar 31, 2022 06:30AM ● By Sheryl DeVore

We can enhance our nature experiences with these smartphone apps that identify plants and animals, interact with scientists, share knowledge and observations, and contribute to science.

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Nature Apps to Learn By

Mar 31, 2022 06:30AM

Nature smartphone apps to identify various plants and animals, submit wildlife findings, locate trails and more.

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Brian Sauder on Faith-Based Grassroots Change

Mar 31, 2022 06:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Interview with Mennonite Reverend Brian Sauder, president and executive director of Faith in Place, a nonprofit that helps diverse faith-based groups become community leaders.

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Nature Speaks: Storytelling Connects Kids to the Natural World

Mar 31, 2022 06:30AM ● By Carrie Jackson

Weaving storytelling into nature programs helps children understand their outdoor experiences and develop an appreciation for wilderness.

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Buzz-Free Drinking: The Healthy Rise of Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Mar 31, 2022 06:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

The “sober-curious”—people experimenting with alcohol-free beverages as a way of prioritizing their health and fitness over a short-lived buzz—are changing America’s drinking culture.

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Sour Mock-a-Rita

Mar 31, 2022 06:30AM ● By Kerry Benson and Diana Licalzi

A healthy, non-alcoholic, sugar-free recipe for margaritas.

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