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Atmos @atmosmag.bsky.social · Apr 23

Introducing Atmos Volume 11: Micro/Macro.

From local and global theories of change and the scalability of solutions to invisible lifeforms and giant megafauna, this issue explores an endless series of worlds within worlds.

Become a BIOME member to get this limited edition cover: atmos.earth/biome

Close up image of a blue and white and purple praying mantis on a clear red surface. At the top of the image there is text that reads: Atmos Volume 11 Climate and Culture 2025" and at the bottom of the image it reads "This planet 4.5 billion years ago was not hospitable to life. And life actually sweetened this place. It learned how to live here in a way that makes it better. And that seems to me to be our design brief. Life creates conditions conducive to life." — Janine Benyus"

Atmos @atmosmag.bsky.social · Aug 26

As buildings crack under record heat, architects are rediscovering ancient technologies—windcatchers, clay walls, and shaded courtyards—that kept cities habitable long before air-conditioning.

Read about the past and future of cooling our buildings by Yasmin Alrabiei below:

The Future of Cooling Was Invented Thousands of Years Ago | Atmos

As buildings crack under record heat, architects are rediscovering ancient technologies.

Atmos @atmosmag.bsky.social · Aug 18

In wetlands and backyards across the world, fireflies are vanishing—dimmed by habitat destruction, pesticides, climate change, and the spread of artificial light. As they're pushed to the edge of extinction, we risk losing not just the species—but the stories, memories, and magic they carry.

Where Have All the Fireflies Gone? | Atmos

Fireflies are disappearing in many parts of the world, writes Oliver Milman, author of The Insect Crisis.

Atmos @atmosmag.bsky.social · Aug 18

Research shows language shapes belief. As the planet heats up, new words seek to better express—and motivate a stronger response to—the environmental chaos of our time.

Can Better Words Lead to Better Climate Action? | Atmos

Research shows language shapes belief. As the planet heats up, new words seek to better express the environmental chaos of our time.

Atmos @atmosmag.bsky.social · Jul 24

The latest tool to stop the spread of invasive spotted lanternflies isn’t a powerful pesticide or a cutting-edge machine—it’s a good boy with an insatiable nose and a knack for tricks.

Read more from @byjasonpdinh.bsky.social below.

One Solution for Invasive Spotted Lanternflies? Your Pet Dog, Study Finds | Atmos

A pack of “community science” dogs of all breeds and ages help sniff out the devastating invasive insects.

Atmos @atmosmag.bsky.social · Jul 23

60% of adults are taking dietary supplements in a bid to slow down the effects of aging. But as the $6.3 trillion wellness industry churns out collagen shots, cold plunges, and snail mucin, our fixation with anti-aging may be undermining our personal and planetary well-being.

The Surprising Cost of Our Quest to Defy Aging | Atmos

From snail mucin to IV drips, longevity products and wellness supplements come at a high environmental cost.

Atmos @atmosmag.bsky.social · Jul 22

From water-hoarding cacti, to needled pines, and sun-soaking monstera leaves are perfectly adapted to their natural environments.

For Atmos Volume 11: Micro/Macro, Riley Black delves into the fossilized past of ancient flora

The Minor Miracle of a Fossil Leaf | Atmos

Fossilized leaves write a delicate story of Earth’s history into stone, for those who know how to read it.

Atmos @atmosmag.bsky.social · Jul 22

Love it or hate it, Manhattan's $9 congestion pricing toll was a win for the climate. By 2045, the MTA predicts greenhouse gas emissions from the Central Business District will decrease by about 10%.

Now, Trump wants to end it.

Manhattan’s $9 Toll Was a Win for the Climate. Trump Wants to End It. | Atmos

The resounding success of New York City’s congestion pricing provides a blueprint for advancing social and environmental policies nationwide

Atmos @atmosmag.bsky.social · Jul 22

Palestine's national flower mirrors its people’s plight.

The Faqqu’a iris is one of the most striking plants in the region. Like so much of Palestine’s heritage, it is under threat by Israeli settlement.

For Atmos, Marta Vidal breaks down the flower’s history and increasingly unstable future.

How Palestine’s National Flower Mirrors Its People’s Plight | Atmos

Palestinians see the Faqqu’a iris as a symbol of resilience, but Israeli occupation threatens its habitat, advocates, and even its name.

Atmos @atmosmag.bsky.social · Jul 11

From fireflies to elephants, animals have evolved ways of 'speaking' to one another.

In this week's edition of The Overview, @willowonearth.bsky.social decodes the fascinating and diverse ways organisms communicate.

Nature Speaks: Decoding the Fascinating and Diverse Ways Organisms Communicate | Atmos

Whether through light, electricity, vibration, dance, or chemicals, our world is always speaking. Will we pause to listen?

Atmos @atmosmag.bsky.social · Jul 10

Trump has slashed environmental protections and unraveled clean energy progress. Some of his policies may unwittingly open the door for wins the environmental movement has fought decades for.

Read about these unexpected climate wins by @jakehallwrites.bsky.social here: atmos.earth/the-accident...

Atmos @atmosmag.bsky.social · Jul 8

The climate crisis is ravaging once-beautiful areas of natural beauty. Once idyllic tourist spots, heat and drought-stricken regions are far from the oases you'd see on Instagram.

@matthabusby.bsky.social explores the impact on the land and the livelihoods of those who call it home.

TripAdvisor Promised Paradise. Climate Change Had Other Plans. | Atmos

These heat-and-drought-stricken tourist destinations are far from the oases you’d see on Instagram.

Atmos @atmosmag.bsky.social · Jul 7

Advocates for a nature-based economy say markets for rubber and other forest products can help preserve the Amazon—but not everyone is convinced.

@byjasonpdinh.bsky.social journeyed deep into the Amazon to learn about the ancestral history—and complicated future—of harvesting the rubber tree.

Can A Sneaker Brand’s Ambitious Plan Help Counter Amazon Deforestation? | Atmos

Advocates for a bioeconomy say markets for rubber, açaí, and other forest products can help preserve the Amazon—not everyone is convinced.

Atmos @atmosmag.bsky.social · Jul 7

Trump’s divisive “Big Beautiful Bill” would devastate lives and the climate—but on nature preservation, bipartisan pushback yielded a rare environmental win.

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A Rare Showing Of Bipartisanship Stopped The Senate’s Public Land Grab | Atmos

Trump's divisive “Big Beautiful Bill” would devastate lives and the climate—but on nature preservation, bipartisan pushback yielded a win.

Atmos @atmosmag.bsky.social · Jul 3

How do I decide to bring children into this world? How do I deal with climate anxiety? How do I speak to climate-denying family members?

You ask, Unthinkable's climate-conscious therapists answer. Read some of their responses below.

Tools to Cope With Climate Anxiety (and Your Climate-Denying Uncle) | Atmos

A climate-aware therapist answers your questions on how to cope with fear, talk to skeptics, and keep showing up.

Atmos @atmosmag.bsky.social · Jun 30

Following the fall of the Assad regime in Syria last year, people in Syria are working to rebuild a nation that has long relied on air-polluting private generators to compensate for damaged infrastructure and a lack of public power.

They want a greener future—can their new government deliver?

Syrians Want a Green Future. Can Their New Government Deliver? | Atmos

The fall of the Assad regime has offered the Syrian people a revolutionary moment to rebuild with the environment in mind.

Atmos @atmosmag.bsky.social · Jun 26

Abandoned buildings could be a key climate adaptation tool.

Across the Global South, a new generation of designers is reimagining architectural failure as a tool for adaptation and survival in a warming world.

Read the full story for Atmos below:

How Abandoned Buildings Can Make Communities More Climate-Resilient | Atmos

Across the Global South, a new generation of designers is reimagining architectural failure as a tool for adaptation and survival.

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Jason Dinh @byjasonpdinh.bsky.social · Jun 25

the east coast is HOT right now—and your neighborhood's outdoor cats can't access the air conditioning.

want to know how to help them? learn more in this story on @atmosmag.bsky.social 🌎🧪

The Surprising Connection Between Feral Cats and Extreme Heat | Atmos

The evolutionary ancestors of house cats evolved in the desert, but that doesn’t make them immune to heat waves.

Atmos @atmosmag.bsky.social · Jun 25

Rocks have shaped our planet—can they help us understand its future?

For Atmos Volume 11, Marcia Bjornerud, a professor of geology and author of "Turning to Stone," speaks about the scale—and wonder—of Earth’s foundations. Rocks, she says are archivists that hold clues to Earth’s histories.

Why One Geologist Thinks We Should All Pay More Attention to Rocks | Atmos

Professor Marcia Bjornerud urges us to understand rocks as records of earlier versions of the planet—and as a call to protect its future.

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Jessica Bristow @jessicabristow.bsky.social · Jun 20

A very much still relevant case for climate reparations from 2021: atmos.earth/climate-repa...

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There’s No Black Liberation Without Climate Reparations | Atmos

For Juneteenth, Tamara Toles O'Laughlin examines how we can repair the damage to Black communities through climate reparations.

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Water Hub @waterhub.bsky.social · Jun 24

Rivers remind us that power doesn't come from force, it builds through patience, connection, and return. 🌊

This #NationalRiversMonth, join us in reading Willow Defebaugh's reflection on what rivers teach us about time, connection, & care.

More in @atmosmag.bsky.social: atmos.earth/the-overview...

The Wisdom of Rivers | Atmos

Rivers serve as a reminder of the sagacity of surrender: of moving with life, not against it.

Atmos @atmosmag.bsky.social · Jun 23

The evolutionary ancestors of house cats evolved in the desert, but that doesn’t make them immune to heat waves.

The Surprising Connection Between Feral Cats and Extreme Heat | Atmos

The evolutionary ancestors of house cats evolved in the desert, but that doesn’t make them immune to heat waves.

Atmos @atmosmag.bsky.social · Jun 18

Our June digital cover story explores trans histories and futures, asking the question: How did those who came before us survive worse fires and maintain their power?

Read more here: atmos.earth/the-fruits-w...

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Karen Gray is fermenting @karengray.bsky.social · Jun 18

In @atmosmag.bsky.social : Whatever form they take, the bits of the natural world we collect and carry with us connect us back to the landscapes we call home. atmos.earth/wild-relics/

Wild Relics: How Shells, Stones, and Bones Carry Stories of Home | Atmos

Whatever form they take, the bits of the natural world we collect and carry with us connect us back to the landscapes we call home.

Atmos @atmosmag.bsky.social · Jun 18

Funeral services like burial and cremation can have high environmental costs.

But the British startup Resting Reef is using human and pet ashes to create reef structures that can regenerate marine biodiversity, filter water, prevent coastal erosion, and capture CO2.

Photos: Resting Reef

Atmos @atmosmag.bsky.social · Jun 17

"Aren’t researchers supposed to be perfectly objective, unemotional, and neutral about the world we study? I can’t be. I need to declare a conflict of interest regarding Earth:

Everyone I love lives here."

In her new book, @drkatemarvel.bsky.social explores what it means to be a climate scientist:

The Emotional Whiplash of a Climate Scientist | Atmos

Dr. Kate Marvel explores the grief, anger, wonder, and love she feels studying climate change in an excerpt from her new book, Human Nature.