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Butterflies

What’s a better way to de-stress from midterms than reading some poetry about the natural world? Check out ION’s new poetry column, Atmosphere, by Emily Jahn. Artwork by Emily as well.

Atmosphere, All Other Stories, Big Posts, ColumnEmily JahnOctober 22, 2018monarch butterfly, butterfly, poetry Comment

Lulang, China

Photography, Photo of the WeekIn Our Nature MagOctober 20, 2018China, summer, Lulang, TibetComment

Wuzhen, China

Photography, Photo of the WeekGinny IpOctober 13, 2018Wuzhen, China, watertown, summerComment

Hong Kong’s Shameful Recycling Efforts: ‘Cardboard Grannies’

How does one of the largest and most sustainable Asian cities, Hong Kong, deal with its recycling? Find out what these “cardboard grannies” do in this ECOpinon piece. By Ginny Ip.

Big Posts, All Other Stories, Grass RoutesGinny IpOctober 11, 2018hong kong, recycling, sustainability, cardboard grannies, SCMPComment

Sweet Potato Oven Fries

In Season is back for fall with an easy fall recipe for making healthy baked sweet potato fries. Hit up your local farmer’s market or grocery store to make this delicious recipe! By Morgan Lee.

Big Posts, Recipes, In SeasonMorgan LeeOctober 9, 2018green cooking, In Season, yummy, sweet potato fries, fall, harvestComment

A New Wave of Beekeepers

Can honey not be organic? As it turns out, most honey is treated to prevent mite infestations. Anna White interviews local Chicago-area beekeepers to find out more about treated versus treatment-free beekeeping.

Big Business Likes to Push the Boundaries

Fracking, among other initiatives put forth by big businesses, continues to invade on the wilderness that we enjoy. Emily Jahn explains from first hand experience why this issue needs our attention.

Asparagus and Gouda Breakfast Casserole

In Season is back this week with a filling breakfast casserole featuring asparagus and Gouda. Its ingredients are in season, and it tastes as Gouda as it looks! By Morgan Lee.

Big Posts, Recipes, In SeasonMorgan LeeMay 17, 2018casserole, green cooking, In Season, yummyComment

The True Cost of Your Canada Goose

Although Canada Goose has become a well known luxury coat brand, few know about the production methods this company uses. Ginny Ip has the details.

Budding Collaboration

Forget about the beach! This past weekend, Northwestern students and Evanston residents enjoyed the warm weather by getting their hands dirty while planting trees in Elliot Park. Story by Leta Dickinson.

Aomori, Japan

Photography, Photo of the WeekGinny IpMay 7, 2018aomori, cherryblosson, japanComment

4 World Hunger Myths, Debunked

True or false—there isn’t enough food to feed the world population. Find out with Ginny Ip’s piece, debunking four common myths surrounding world hunger.

Pasta with Spinach and Shallots

It’s springtime which means a lot of fresh produce will soon be in season! This week, Morgan Lee has a delicious vegan pasta recipe.

All Other Stories, Recipes, In SeasonMorgan LeeApril 26, 2018dinner, farmers market, food, green, healthy, onion, pasta, recipe, season, seasonal, shallots, spinachComment

Ubud, Indonesia

Photography, Photo of the WeekIn Our Nature MagApril 16, 2018bali, indonesia, ubudComment

Dingle Peninsula, Ireland

PhotographyAnnie McCarterApril 9, 2018dingle peninsula, irelandComment

Restaurant Edition: Evanston

Morgan Lee’s In Season piece ventures to three restaurants in Evanston this week—Farmhouse, Blind Faith and Boltwood. Find out her thoughts.

Food Labels: A Beginner's Guide to Conscious Shopping

Curious what “Certified Humane” and other food labels really mean? Ginny Ip has you covered.

All Other Stories, FeaturesGinny IpMarch 22, 2018cage-free, conscious shopping, eggs, farms, Food labels, fruits, GMO, non-gmo, organic, pasture-raised, USDA, vegetablesComment

Lombok, Indonesia

PhotographyLeta DickinsonMarch 19, 2018indonesia, lombok, mt rinjaniComment

Ubud, Indonesia

PhotographyLeta DickinsonMarch 12, 2018indonesia, sacred monkey forest sanctuary, ubudComment

This Week On Earth: March 4-11

This Week on Earth — sinking land in the Bay Area, the unequal impacts of climate change on different genders, and the threat of running out of drinking water in Bangalore, by Luodan Rojas.

All Other Stories, Weekly News Update, NewsLuodan RojasMarch 12, 2018bangladore, bay area, climate change, gender, sinking, womenComment

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