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Dogs of Zilker

Drift staffer Lauren Jones captures some of Austin’s most infamous inhabitants in one of our favorite spots— Zilker Park.

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Indigenous Impacts

By using nature as a source of medicine and isolation, the Yanomami make the most of their environment without exploiting it. As outsiders, we must do our part to prevent land exploitation and unwanted intervention to allow for the indigenous to prosper.

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Whole Earth Provision Co.: More Than a Store

Holland Jones, Vice President of Whole Earth Provision Co., has done it all. From being raised in the store to now revamping the idea of what it means to be outside, Holland is more than just a businessman: he’s a nature guru.

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Nature Serves as a Constant During Change

Reminiscing on the chilled, refreshing water of Wandaka Musongera’s childhood creek transports him back to his life in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Running through his family’s garden, the creek acted as a sanctuary for his community, a place to unwind when exhausted from a full day of work.

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Minimizing Waste in a Plastic-Filled World

Sustainable consumption will not reverse the effects of climate change overnight, but it allows people to reduce their carbon footprints while voicing demands for sustainable business practices.

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The Future of Medina Lake

This article is the first of a three-part series exploring the Texas Hill Country’s dependence on Medina Lake, a man-made, 8,478 square mile reservoir, and highlighting the importance of the Save Medina Lake project.

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