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The winged gardeners that sustain life on Earth. Every day, bees, bats, hummingbirds, and butterflies softly move from flower to flower, pollinating our future. Without this quiet and essential work, ecosystems would collapse and the diversity of life on Earth as we know it would be irrevocably altered. For Atmos Volume 12: Pollinate, photographer @danielpshea traveled to Costa Rica to document the ephemeral beauty of the creatures that keep our world alive. Our newest print issue is available now at the link in our bio, and find the full story with an accompanying soundscape by composer @petermmurray on our site. Photographer @danielpshea Special thanks Dylan Monge Atmos Volume 12: Pollinate Cofounder / Editor-in-Chief @willowonearth Cofounder / Chief Creative Officer @jakesarge Executive Director @the.resaperez Editorial Operations Director @karen.pk.gray Art Director @tessaforrest Creative Producer @anameizing Print Design by @actualsource.work Print Editor @unwrinkling Associate Editor @jasminexhardy Copy Editor Karly Alderfer Research Editor Matt Mahoney
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The hidden cost of a fashion system built on excess. Garments that have been donated or “recycled” by customers in Europe, China, and North America travel thousands of miles to reach Kantamanto in Ghana, one of the world's largest secondhand clothing markets. There, women and girls working as head porters, or kayayei, transport 120-pound bales of discarded clothing on their heads at immense risk and for little pay. But local communities are building pathways toward education, care, and transformation. For Atmos, Whitney Bauck (@unwrinkling ) traveled to Ghana to speak with the kayayei and learn how environmental justice organization @theorispresent is working alongside them to tell their stories on their own terms and build futures beyond survival. Read more at the link in our bio. Photographs by @ericasamoahstudio Design by @astat
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Does hope still have a place in our world? We are living in a time in which many people are afraid to fully feel their love for this world, because they are afraid of losing it—afraid to hope that the story might end in anything other than the fire and brimstone we see in our feeds and on the news. In the latest edition of The Overview, @willowonearth explores what hope means now—and the evidence for it, from record-breaking renewable energy production to the seed that germinates in the darkened dirt. Subscribe for more at the link in our bio. Photograph by @tonjethilesen / @connectedarchives
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The horsemen known as the “cowboys of the East.” In Sabah, Malaysia—specifically the towns of Kota Belud and Tuaran—it is common to see these riders at community gatherings, weddings, and parade days. Adorned in traditional decorations and clothing, the equestrian culture here remains rooted in local life. Nelson Chong (@birdycantfly ) traveled with riders across the grassy slopes beneath the peaks of Gunung Kinabalu, documenting the quiet rituals, movement, and traditions.
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Everybody hates California’s new single-use plastic regulations. The majority of plastics that are produced are never recycled and instead end up in landfills. New California regulations aim to change that by holding plastic producers responsible for making single-use packaging and plastic food service recyclable or compostable. But the California bill is already facing controversy. In this week’s edition of The Understory, @randi_green breaks down why the law has left environmentalists disappointed, manufacturers frustrated, and consumers likely to shoulder the financial burden of the plastics crisis. Subscribe at the link in our bio. Photograph by @greg.c.holland / @connectedarchives
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We are making meaning in every moment. In the latest episode of The Nature Of podcast, @willowonearth and writer and founder of The Marginalian @mariapopova explore the relationship between science and poetry in how we make meaning from matter. In a conversation spanning the discovery of the scale of our solar system to the creation of Frankenstein, they look at how humans throughout history have attempted—in myriad ways—to articulate the ineffable. Listen to the full episode at the link in our bio. Words by @mariapopova Video by xavierarnau / Getty Images Design by @astat
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How can we remain open to wonder amid uncertainty? In the latest episode of The Nature Of podcast, @willowonearth sits down with writer and founder of The Marginalian @mariapopova for a conversation that illuminates the connections between the scientific and poetic, and the personal and historical. Together, they explore how “selfing” sits at the root of much of our suffering, and how moving beyond the confines of the self can reconnect us with the marvels of everyday existence. Head to the link in our bio to listen to the full episode.
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Soundscapes on a volcanic island. In this immersive audiovisual piece, Uruguayan sound artist @lechugazafiro presents his fieldwork on the island of El Hierro as part of @hisla_org ’s Transculturación Sonora, a project rooted in cultural exchange and building bridges with the island. El Hierro’s striking terrain is defined by the highest density of volcanoes in the Canary Islands, with more than 500 open craters and another 300 covered by more recent lava flows. Project Concept and Direction @octaviobarrera @ampiaristu Guest Artist TS01 @lechugazafiro Audiovisual Documentation @carlos_karlst Video Editing @danimillan Graphic Design @santanasantana.es
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Honoring the relationships that nurture us.⁠ ⁠ In one of her final interviews, Dr. Jane Goodall reflected: “We are part of Mother Nature. We depend on Mother Nature for clean air, for water, for food, for clothing, for everything.” Today, her work remains a powerful reminder of our sacred connection to the Earth.⁠ ⁠ The Nature of Hope: The World Jane Goodall Inspired, created by @amivitale , is a collective offering from more than 100 photographers around the world who have devoted their lives to witnessing and documenting our planet. ⁠ ⁠ Learn more at the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ Photographs by @michaelnicknichols , @marionpayr , @daisygilardini , @marinacano , @malin.hanning , @leilajeffreys , @ggkenya , Dr. Jane Goodall, @suzieszterhas
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The ocean has an invasive species problem. Chefs think they can help. Lionfish, green crabs, and other marine species spread through human activity are overwhelming coastlines from Bermuda to New England, devastating native reef populations and costing billions in ecological damage each year. But targeted culling has been shown to reduce lionfish densities by more than 50%, giving fragile ecosystems a fighting chance to recover. For Atmos, Alexandra Marvar (@hollowwalls ) reports from the front lines of "invasivorism"—where chefs, divers, and coastal communities are turning one of the ocean's most pressing ecological crises into an unexpected culinary opportunity, while asking what it really means to fight back against a species that humans, in many ways, helped set loose in the first place. Head to the link in our bio for the full story. Photographs by @philipdanielducasse
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A world in a grain of sand. Formed by the slow fragmentation of landscapes across eternity, sand is the miniature evidence of the immensity of time. From singing dunes and shifting beaches to modern life and the smartphone you’re holding, our world is built from it. In this week’s edition of The Overview, @willowonearth reflects on the wisdom of a substance both ubiquitous and miraculous. Subscribe at the link in our bio. Photograph from Desert Breath (@desert.breath ), Egypt 1997 by D.A.ST Arteam, Danae Stratou, Alexandra Stratou, Stella Konstantinidis
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A century of love for the planet. British biologist, writer, natural historian, and broadcaster @davidattenborough has spent a lifetime revealing the wonders of the Earth to audiences around the world, inspiring generations with a deep passion and knowledge for our planet. From his first wildlife program in the 1950s, to narrating landmark series like Planet Earth, to his most recent work covering our oceans, he has remained one of the most trusted guides to the natural world. His message has never wavered: “No one will protect what they don’t care about, and no one will care about what they have never experienced.” In honor of Attenborough’s 100th birthday this week, the BBC will air a special live event—David Attenborough’s 100 Years on Planet Earth—celebrating not just a life well lived, but a planet better understood because of it. How has David Attenborough inspired you? Let us know in the comments. Photographs via BBC and by Danny Martindale, John Stillwell / Getty Images Design by @astat
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