Ensia

Published at the University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment, Ensia is a solutions focused media outlet reporting on our changing planet.

About Ensia

We face many critical environmental challenges today, such as climate change, loss of biodiversity, and water scarcity. However, there are also many solutions being developed by citizens, scientists, business and non-profit leaders, and policymakers. Ensia, a nonprofit media outlet based at the University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment, aims to share these stories and connect people across sectors and geographies to create a more sustainable future. Since 2013, Ensia has published nearly 500 feature stories, articles, commentaries, and multimedia pieces in over a dozen languages. They have cultivated a network of over 50 media outlets that republish their content, and their stories have informed millions of people annually. Ensia has also received numerous journalism awards, and they offer a mentor program for emerging communicators. They publish content online, in print, and through live events, and their work is supported by the University of Minnesota, grants and contributions from various foundations, and private donations.

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