Nature Breaking

Unwrapped: The Plastic Crisis (Part 2) | Can Companies Fix Plastic Pollution?

The world's plastic problem won't be solved by good intentions alone. In part two of Unwrapped: The Plastic Crisis, our special three-part miniseries from Nature Breaki

Unwrapped: The Plastic Crisis (Part 1) | The Origins of Plastic Pollution

Plastic pollution didn't happen overnight. In the first episode of Unwrapped: The Plastic Crisis, a special three-part miniseries from Nature Breaking, host Seth Larson

What Animal Names Reveal About Humanity

Why do we call an elephant an elephant? Why did the narwhal become known as the "unicorn of the sea"? How did the praying mantis help to inspire kung fu in ancient China?

America Is Losing Its Grasslands – Why It Matters

As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, there's no shortage of reflection about the landscapes, history, and ideals that

Reframing Rural: From Sand to Soil

*Bonus Episode Today's episode is a feed swap courtesy of Reframing Rural, an award-winning documentary show that explores the people, history, and culture of rural Ame

The Rio Grande Is Running Dry—Here's Why

Last winter you probably heard about the lack of snow in the western US, and how that might impact everything from ski resorts to farmlands and freshwater supplies. News

Rethinking Seafood and the Future of our Oceans

Seafood is one of the most important food systems on the planet—supporting livelihoods, feeding communities, and fueling a global industry. But it's also under growing pr

Bringing Buffalo Back (2025)

NOTE: This episode was originally released in July 2025. Once nearly wiped out, the plains bison, or buffalo, as they are often called by Native Americans, are returnin

The Mental Health Benefits of Spending Time in Nature

Are you feeling stressed, scattered, or mentally drained? Science suggests a surprisingly simple way to feel better: spending time in nature. In this episode of Nature

Why Giant Pandas Are a Conservation Success Story

When you think of endangered species, chances are the giant panda comes to mind. With their black‑and‑white coats, bamboo obsession, and internet‑famous antics, pandas ar

What happens when you invest money in nature?

*Bonus Episode* What does it really mean to invest in nature—and why does it matter? In this special crossover episode of Nature Breaking and The Pew Charitable Trust

How Maya Higa Is Inspiring Millions to Take Action for Earth

This week on Nature Breaking, we're teaming up with conservationist and content creator Maya Higa to kick off WWF's annual Give an Hour for Earth campaign. Maya is a Twit

Good News for Monarch Butterflies

Good news is hard to come by in the conservation world—but this week, we have some to share. A new report from WWF‑Mexico shows that the endangered migratory eastern mona

Nature's Awards Show: Celebrating Wildlife, Ecosystems, and Earth's MVPs

Right now we're at the height of awards season, when artists across a variety of disciplines get awarded for the best achievements in their respective industries. In the

Can "Impact Investing" Help Save the Planet?

Finance has a critical role to play in achieving conservation goals. Simply put, saving an ecosystem, or a species, isn't free. Those efforts require lots of scientific r

Climate Change & Nature Loss are Driving an Insurance Crisis

Did you know that extreme weather disasters in the U.S. are now causing more than 20 billion‑dollar events every year, leaving a growing share of those losses uninsured?

Snow Leopards: Ghosts of the Mountain (2023)

Note: This episode originally aired in October 2023. Snow leopards are among the hardest animals to find in the wild, both because of how rare they are, and because th

How Sustainable Infrastructure Can Protect Nature & People

Did you know that 75% of the infrastructure the world will use in 2050 hasn't been built yet? That means the choices we make today—about roads, bridges, railways, ports,

Top 10 Conservation Wins of the Century (So Far)

As 2025 comes to a close, we're looking back at the 10 biggest conservation wins of the 21st century (so far). We'll revisit iconic successes like the Paris Agreement on

A Plan for More Sustainable Food (2024)

Note: This episode originally ran on October 1, 2024. If you'd like to support WWF for Giving Tuesday, visit wwf.help/tuesday.  Global food production is a key driver b