Skip to main content

Natural Awakenings Richmond

Environment

Illustration of sparkling Earth resembling sugar
Eat Fewer Sweets to Save the Planet

Jan 31, 2022 09:30AM

Researchers found that nutrient-poor foods like sugar-sweetened drinks, alcohol, baked sweets and processed meats account for a substantial portion of food-related greenhouse gas emissions.

Read More »
Almonds outside of cracked shells
Nut Milk Carries Hefty Environmental Burden

Jan 31, 2022 09:30AM

The source of almond milk, although positioned as an eco-friendly alternative to cow’s milk, may not be as sustainable as touted due the large amount of water needed and pesticides used.

Read More »
The Environmental Film Festival is Back In-Person

Jan 01, 2022 01:17PM ● By Heather Nygren

The 12th annual Richmond Virginia Environmental Film Festival (RVA EFF) will take place from February 18 through March 4, showcasing the newest local and national films that focus on critical environmental issues and inspire action.

Read More »
Rhinoceros grazing in field
Poachers Upsetting Ecological Balance

Dec 30, 2021 09:30AM

Researchers and experts are warning that illegal global wildlife trade impacts species, ecosystems and society in unsustainable ways.

Read More »
Aerial view of rows of planted trees
Planting 500 Billion Trees

Nov 30, 2021 09:30AM

A UK tech company claims their drone can plant two trees per second using artificial intelligence for guidance, with a goal of planting 500 billion trees by 2060.

Read More »
Clownfish swimming near coral reef
Coral Reefs May Soon Be Just a Memory

Nov 30, 2021 09:30AM

Half of the world's coral reefs have been lost since the 1950s, with 14 percent diminishing between 2009 and 2018 alone, due to climate change, overfishing and pollution.

Read More »
No pesticides sign
Soil Regulators Soft on Pesticide Use

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM

A new study recommends changes in how regulatory agencies like the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) assess the risks posed by the nearly 850 approved pesticide ingredients.

Read More »
Cactus plant
Cactus Poachers Are Denuding Deserts

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM

More than 30 percent of the world’s 1,500 or so cactus species are threatened with extinction, and criminal scavengers are primarily to blame.

Read More »
Cleaned river flowing in woods with mountains in the background
Superfund Mine-Polluted Stream Restorations See Success

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM

Large investments made to clean up acid drainage into streams and rivers polluted by toxic metals from abandoned mining sites are yielding success.

Read More »
Famous Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada sign
Las Vegas Seeks to Ban Nonfunctional Grass

Jun 30, 2021 09:30AM

Las Vegas-area water officials hope to impose a policy banning grass on “nonfunctional turf” that no one walks on in such places as highway medians, housing developments and office parks.

Read More »

December 2024 Issue

Read It Now

Women's Wellness Guide
 
Join Our Email List
Receive our digital magazine, Conscious Eating recipes, inspiration and wellness tips! Join Our Email List
Upcoming Events Near You
Facebook
Natural Awakenings Richmond
Our Mission Statement