Nature Breaking

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 Breaking, host Seth Larson and WWF plastics expert Erin...

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 and WWF plastics expert Erin Simon take a step...

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? And what can the names we give to animals tell...

As the United States celebrates the 250 th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, there's no shortage of reflection about the landscapes, history, and ideals that have shaped this country. For many people...

<p >*Bonus Episode</p> <p >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 America. The episode, "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 America. The episode, "From Sand to Soil," was...

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 coverage of this drought most-often invokes...

<p >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 coverage of this drought most-often invokes...

<p >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 pressure. Overfishing, climate change, and...

<p>NOTE: This episode was originally released in July 2025.</p> <p >Once nearly wiped out, the plains bison, or buffalo, as they are often called by Native Americans, are returning to the Great Plains — and with them, a...

<p >Are you feeling stressed, scattered, or mentally drained? Science suggests a surprisingly simple way to feel better: spending time in nature.</p> <p >In this episode of Nature Breaking, we explore the growing body...

<p >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 are among the most beloved animals on Earth—and...

<p >*Bonus Episode*</p> <p >What does it really mean to invest in nature—and why does it matter?</p> <p >In this special crossover episode of Nature Breaking and The Pew Charitable Trusts' After The Fact podcast, WWF's...

<p > 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 Twitch streamer and YouTuber whose online...

<p >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 monarch butterfly is showing promising signs of...