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The Fourth of July is next week, making this the perfect time to reflect on the framing and evolution of our identity as a nation. The Declaration of Independence famously promises that every person has the right to “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” Most people reading this today...

The summer season was kicked off last week with World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. This seems especially relevant in 2021, as the United States was just hit with a brutal heatwave in the southwest region, and we are expecting another heatwave that will likely target northern...

Last week, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) released a joint workshop report about the many connections between biodiversity and climate change. This report is the result of the first ever joint...

On June 8th, World Oceans Day, the conservation spotlight turns to the oceans. We hear stories and see new data about the threats to oceans. There is no question that the oceans and marine life are under threat. Of course, these risks to ocean habitats and species also undermine human well-being...

To celebrate and commemorate World Environment Day on June 5th, we are happy to announce a new partnership with Planet Happiness, a project of the Happiness Alliance, that focuses on the interconnection between human well-being and wildlife centered tourism. At OneNature, we believe we must value...

Photo Credit: Muratart / Shutterstock      Did you catch the lunar eclipse early this morning? Visible from much of North America, the moon was covered by the Earth’s blood-red shadow in an event called the Super Blood Moon lunar eclipse. A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon, Earth and sun are...

We are so happy to share our big news -  OneNature got our long awaited non-profit designation from the IRS! Donations are officially tax deductible, retroactive to May 1, 2020. This is a whole new phase for OneNature - and we can now do things we have been patiently waiting to start.   With our...

Since we founded OneNature last year, people have asked me, “why?” Why start a new organization when there are already so many great conservation organizations out there? Why focus on human well-being and wildlife conservation? Can OneNature add anything new to the conversation? The fact is,...

I just had my second Moderna vaccine on Tuesday. I was so grateful I almost cried. The FDA just approved the Pfizer shot for 12-16 year-olds, so my daughter will soon be vaccinated as well. I am feeling the relief of being able to go to dinner inside a restaurant again soon, meeting people for...

How can being happy empower you to make changes to protect the planet on Earth Day and beyond? One of the most important things you can do for yourself and the Earth is increase your own well-being and happiness. This allows you to face the current challenges with compassion and joy. Here are five...

There is quite a “buzz” about the arrival of the cicada Brood X in the Washington DC area right now. Last seen 17 years ago, billions of cicadas (1.5 million per acre) in Brood X will soon appear in 14 states, with DC, Maryland, and Virginia at the epicenter. When the ground temperature reaches 64...

The beginning of April is beautiful in Washington DC. The weather is gorgeous, the flowers are blooming, and nature seems almost to be showing off to get our attention. The cherry blossoms by the Tidal Basin are an especially stunning show. Part of the beauty of Spring comes from knowing that it...

Climate change impacts every part of our globe, and it is beginning to affect our daily lives in measurable ways. Extreme weather-related events like fires, floods, hurricanes, and droughts that were once considered to be “100 year” events and are now occurring every few years. These events are...