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The ongoing Holocene extinction event sees human activities continue to wipe out species at rates 100 to 1,000 times higher
Seeing the natural world as deserving of respect and protection is a new one to modern legal systems. (Read more
As enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948, human rights
🎁 We’re excited to introduce the Earth.fm Gift Card – something many of our users have been asking for! If
The number of people killed by war during human history (as of 2003) is estimated as falling somewhere between 150
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the COVID-19 pandemic claimed the lives, directly or indirectly, of approximately 14.9 million
In UK cities, fake flowers festoon the exteriors of shops, restaurants, hotels, pubs, and bars, while, inside, entire walls have
Non-sleep deep rest (NSDR) refers to a method of relaxation which is thought to confer similar benefits to those derived
It’s easy to take soil for granted. Perhaps that’s understandable: not only do we unthinkingly walk all over it (compounding
It’s long been thought that chimpanzees use plants medicinally – now, a team from the University of Oxford have come
In ‘Silence Is Falling: The Loss of Nature Sounds’, Earth.fm recently addressed some of the reasons why field recordists are
In the bestselling Wilding: The Return of Nature to a British Farm (2019), author Isabella Tree described the creation of
A recent UK Guardian article summed up a truth behind field recording which we would surely all prefer not to
Climate engineering (also known as geoengineering) is a broad term which encompasses the removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
It feels fair to say that most people feel positively about wildlife – or at least certain elements of it.
Just because we can’t hear something, that doesn’t mean it’s not producing sound. Case in point: the diverse seismic communication
Turkish fisherman Adem Yılmaz would undoubtedly answer in the affirmative. Every spring, after spending half the year in Africa, migratory
David Attenborough’s new series – the extremely earth.fm-appropriate Secret World of Sound, which we recently previewed – has now been
It may feel that we shouldn’t need scientific evidence to tell us that birdsong is conducive to relaxation. Still… What are
As anthropophonic sound pollution increasingly mutes the sounds of the natural world, it’s well past time for this subject to
Also known as nature therapy, ecotherapy involves activities which take place out of doors, in both urban and rural spaces
Following our recent article, ‘Eight Pieces of Classical Music Inspired by the Natural World’, we’re pleased to bring you a
Aannyeong*, friend. 👋 What can be learned from unsuccessful sound-recording excursions? How can the proliferation of microplastic particles be kept
The industrial revolution began just 260 years ago – a period that accounts for just a 700th of the duration
Ĵakšı*, friend. 👋 Which earth.fm playlists from 2023 were the team’s favorites? What does a December day in the forests
Habari*, friend? 👋 In this first newsletter of 2024, earth.fm asks whether seaweed farms could be a future miracle food,
Namaskar*, friend. 👋 Welcome to the 55th edition of the earth.fm newsletter. We’re also delighted to announce that audio production
Praṇāma*, friend. 🙋🏻♂️ How does the wildlife of Tanzania sound when it celebrates rainfall? Why isn’t living on Mars a
This article explores animal rights with a focus on the current legal status of animals around the world – from
Mari mari*, friend. 🙋🏻♂️ Could a conclusion have been reached about whether we hear silence, or only perceive it by
Kaimen*, friend. 🙋🏻♂️ What is it like to be a female soundscape recordist in rural Kenya? What does David Attenborough
Hello, darkness, my old friend. In this article, we will explore the definition of silence, particularly in relation to recent
Mambo vipi*, friend? 🙋🏻♂️ Can student activists win in the fight against local polluters? Is there a place for ‘controversial’
Benvignùo*, friend, to the 50th edition of the earth.fm newsletter! 🎉 What is acoustic aposematism? How can environmentalism benefit from
Welta’sualul*, friend. 👋 Could AI enable us to someday converse in polar bear and python and curse in fluent kangaroo?
¿Quiubo*, friend? 👋 Will the scrapping of the final leg of England’s high speed train line mitigate or exacerbate its
Discussion of artificial intelligence (AI) is currently inescapable, whether it’s being positioned as a messianic salve for all of the
Haw’li xon’ ma’*, friend? 👋🏼 How can nature recordists manage to listen to all of the recordings they make? Just
Ɛte sεn*, friend? 👋🏼 Can the degrowth model provide a more credible alternative measure of human development than GDP? Can
Aloha*, friend. 👋🏼 Can natural sounds be used to reduce anxiety and promote sleep? Can plotting shorebirds’ migration routes contribute
Kʰitani ŋiyo be*, friend? 🙋♂️ Could you be an ecosexual without even realizing? What can we learn from the population
Hejsan*, friend. 🙋♂️ What sounds could improve your quality of sleep – color noises, nature sounds, binaural beats, ASMR? Can
Sex. Don’t let those three letters put you off: the idea of ecosex is simply an exuberant framework for sharing
X̌ašt šx̌əlxəlt*, friend. 🙋♂️ When you hear the word ‘nature’, what comes to mind? How does a winter morning sound
Dia dhuit*, friend. 👋 What flowers can be planted to support bees and other pollinators? What does dawn on a
Latha math*, friend. 👋 Why are bees in danger and what can we do about it? Is it possible to
In a world that is experiencing human-driven habitat loss, a changing climate, and air, water, and soil pollution, the current
Hei*, friend. 👋 Could a Colombian parakeet be less endangered than it’s been long assumed? How do the inhabitants of
What’s so special about bees? You may be surprised to find that there are many more types of bees than
Hallo, Freund*. 🙋♂️ Could studying soundscapes from human settlements located near environmentally sensitive areas help us to mediate interactions between
¿Qué tal*, friend? 👋 Can rewilding also resist greed, consumption, and exploitation? Is it possible to change the mindsets that
Živjo*, friend. 🙋♂️ What is ecofluency? Have we become too entitled in our attitudes towards the natural world? How can
Salama*, friend. 🙋♂️ What do frogs sing when they only have one thing on their mind? Could reframing our relationship
Hallå*, friend. 🙋♂️ Why is the destruction of mangrove forests so injurious? Can the morning chorus alleviate “Eeyore mode”? What
In terms of types of biodiverse habitats, rainforests and coral reefs are seen as the glamorous options. Swampy wetland is
¿Cómo estás*, friend? 👋 What does it sound like on a beach in the Scottish Inner Hebrides? How can biodiversity
Hva skjer*, friend? 👋 How does a seasoned wildlife recordist respond to wasps taking up residence in their shed? How
Ahoj*, friend. 👋 How and why does birdsong affect our mental health? What do seals sound like when they hear
In a follow-up to our recent article on the dawn chorus, earth.fm would like to profile an additional element of
Jingiwallah*, friend. 🙋♂️ Just what is biophilia? What sound does a Hodgson’s frogmouth make? Do seagrasses have a role to
Hej*, friend. 🙋♂️ What are the origins of sound? Could human encroachment on the habitat of bats unleash future pandemics?
It can be all too easy to take the natural world around us – or its vestiges – for granted.
Sannu*, friend. 👋 How can we harness the benefits of the power of listening? Can human activity cause earthquakes? What
Ciao amico*. 👋 Why is the loss of glaciers due to increasing temperatures so significant, and can recordings of this
What does ice sound like? For those of us whose experience of the substance is limited to the occasional wintry
¿Qué onda*, friend? 👋 Can Deep Time Walks affect our conception of the planet we call home? When did humanity
Halló*, friend. 🙋♂️ What does the inside of an Icelandic cave sound like? Is it possible to help increase endangered
Siema*, friend. ✌️ The winners of the first round of earth.fm Grants have been announced! All four successful applicants –
Halò*, friend. 👋 How can a nature sound recordist approach invasive human-generated sounds – and should they? How does the
Cześć*, friend. 🙋♂️ What does a dawn chorus sound like during a thunderstorm – at more than 3,000 feet above
¿Quiubo*, friend? 👋 How can we reconnect with the natural world? What good news can be gleaned from data about
Aiy-ye-kwee’*, friend, and welcome to the 20th edition of the earth.fm newsletter! 👋 What books could you read to fully
Bok*, friend. 👋 How can we connect to a simpler way of living? What sad fact unites Leadbeater’s possum and
Ayubowan*, friend. 🙋♂️ Where is the ‘lion kingdom’? What key books discuss soundscape ecology? How can Buddhist philosophy set out
Following our article ‘Soundscape Ecology on Film’, earth.fm brings you the following run down of key texts providing a variety
Salûi, amigu*. 🙋♂️ Is it possible to walk mindfully? Can Brazilian President Lula mitigate the crimes perpetrated by Bolsonaro against
Hello, friend. 👋 Are the calls of the King of Saxony bird-of-paradise suitably regal? Is it possible to put a
Olsem wanem*, friend? 👋 What sounds does a volcano make? Do sound baths have verifiable health benefits? How can plants
The world of sound is the lifeblood of earth.fm. While our archives of soundscapes promote engagement with and conservation of
¿Quiubo*, reader? 👋 What does an unsullied rainforest sound like? And can we hear natural sounds without the intrusion of
The day will come when man will have to fight noise as inexorably as cholera and the plague Robert Koch
Kumusta*, friend. 🙋♂️ Can bugs sound like alarm clocks? What are the advantages of recording close to home, rather than
Aloha, Earth.fm supporter 👋 This week, we will point you in the right direction to listen to a playlist of
Wáa sá iyatee*, natural soundscape listener? Now the fairylights have been laid to rest in the loft for another year
Happy New Year, nature-recording aficionado. 📅 We hope the Christmas season has treated you well and that you’re ready to
Earth.fm doesn’t only host an ever-increasing archive of recordings; it is also a platform for raising funds for charities all
Seasons greetings, soundscape fan. 🎄 Welcome to the last newsletter of the year – but don’t worry, we’ll be back,
Alli p’unlla*, nature-soundscape fan. 👋 Welcome to today’s round-up of material from Earth.fm – and beyond. *“Good morning” or “good
Manao ahoana*, nature-sound lover. 👋 Welcome to the latest round-up of material from Earth.fm – and beyond. *A standard greeting
Nature-sound lover, it’s me, I’m Cathy, I’ve come home! Let me in your window to receive the latest round-up of
Nhangga*, natural-soundscape fan! This week, as well as sharing material from the world of Earth.fm and beyond, a reminder that
As humanity continues to decimate the Earth’s ecosystems, the natural soundscapes which they produce become ever more scarce. Here, we
Góðan dagin, nature-sound lover! Continue reading to delve into this week’s round-up from the world of Earth.fm – and beyond.
Howdy friends! 🙋🏽 We hope you had a scary Halloween – whether you’ve been trick-or-treating… or barricading yourself inside with
In addition to the wellbeing benefits associated with listening to natural soundscapes, earth.fm’s ever-growing archive of recordings functions as a
Hey friends, scroll down for a super rich dose of beautiful recordings and stories from around the Earth! 🌍 Soundscape
Hello and welcome to the very first earth.fm newsletter! 🎉 We seek to help protect and regenerate natural ecosystems while
We shouldn’t need studies to prove that the sound of rain makes us sleepy, because it’s likely that we’ve had
What is acoustic ecology? The discipline of acoustic ecology (or soundscape studies) originated from the work of the World Soundscape
