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The Upside of Lockdowns: Air Gets Cleaner Around the Globe

Despite their dire consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, government-mandated lockdowns around the world have had an unintended positive consequence: cleaner air.

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No-Waste Garden Edibles: Ways to Maximize Your Garden’s Bounty

How to get the most out of the fruits, vegetables and even flowers grown in your garden by discovering the edible parts of common backyard plants and incorporating them into healthy recipes.

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Whole-Body Dentistry: Biological Dentists Get to the Root Causes

Biological, holistic dentistry uses preventive measures and minimally invasive approaches to address root causes, providing a less-toxic and safe experience for oral care and overall health.

Hazmat worker pulling back polluted cityscape to reveal clean skyline

The Upside of Lockdowns: Air Gets Cleaner Around the Globe

Garden picked shoots, roots and dandelions

No-Waste Garden Edibles: Ways to Maximize Your Garden’s Bounty

Family holding photos of smiling healthy teeth

Whole-Body Dentistry: Biological Dentists Get to the Root Causes

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Relax and Unwind

A letter from John and Trina, Publishers for Natural Awakenings Magazine - Detroit/Wayne, Monroe and Greater Ann Arbor Read More »

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Nature Needs More Space

All over the world, plants and animals are increasingly threatened by human activities and habitat encroachment. Read More »

Bumblebees Chew Leaves to Hasten Pollen Production

When pollen is scarce, bumblebees use their mouth parts to snip little bits out of plant foliage, causing the plants to bloom at an accelerated rate. Read More »

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Tropical Forests Face Climate Change Risk

Tropical forests remove and absorb carbon from the atmosphere, but as trees stressed by global warming die and release their carbon, their ability to act as reservoirs will diminish. Read More »

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More Nuclear Reactors on the Way

The U.S. Department of Energy is spending $230 million this fiscal year to start building two new prototype nuclear reactors as part of an Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program. Read More »

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Eco-Friendly Home-Cooling Tips

Here are some eco-friendly tips to stay cool at home with minimal or zero use of air conditioning, saving costs in electricity bills and strain on the environment. Read More »

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Mindful Walking: Meditative Steps for Well-Being

Walking or hiking with a meditative focus that fosters focus on each step, known as mindful walking, can combat depression, anxiety and unhealthy food cravings by boosting neurotransmitters. Read More »

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