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Offline mode in the Earth.fm app

We are excited to announce the release of version 1.1 of the Earth.fm app, which is available via Google Play

On ethics, colonialism, pluralism, and ecological crisis

I was first drawn to Kim V. Goldsmith’s work because of its pluralism. But it is also centered around matters

Do rain sounds help you sleep? — Immersive recordings and science

We shouldn’t need studies to prove that the sound of rain makes us sleepy, because it’s likely that we’ve had

The Listening Book: awakening creativity and opening up the world around us

At its simplest, to listen is “to give attention to sound or action”. At its most complex, it’s a problem-solving

Global Sound Archive: Soundmaps Projects and the Perspective of Future

Since Google Earth was launched in 2005 and following its development over the past 15 years, every square kilometre of

Greg Traymar on the transformations that can take place as we engage with the natural world around us

Started in 1979 by Joseph Cornell, Sharing Nature is a worldwide movement that brings people into closer contact with nature,

Sound recording expedition to the Colombian Amazon rainforest

The Caquetá region marks the gateway into the expansive Colombian Amazon rainforest. A river of the same name travels 2,820

The silence of the Pyrenees: a field recordist’s journey

Altitude, and an almost complete absence of human intervention. How do you face such grandiosity without any mundane contemporary distraction?

Behold the new orchestra! The environmental legacy of R. Murray Schafer

Raymond Murray Schafer is best known as one of the fathers of acoustic ecology and for setting up the World

Noise pollution and its impact on wildlife and ecosystem health

Noise pollution created by humans is not only a massive problem for people but for the other creatures around us,

Romanian charities on earth.fm

Here on earth.fm, as well as cherishing and sharing sounds from the natural world, we also support projects which keep

Noise pollution and its impact on human health

We, humans, make a lot of noise, and that noise takes a toll on us, as well as on the

Interview with Lars Edenius: bird watcher, photographer, and sound recordist

I came across Lars’ recordings more than a couple of years ago when I was working on some of my

Rewilding and restoration success stories revealed through sound

When we look only at cold hard facts and figures, and base judgements and decisions only on visuals or numbers,

Acoustic ecology and the World Soundscape Project

What is acoustic ecology? The discipline of acoustic ecology (or soundscape studies) originated from the work of the World Soundscape

Soundscape and acoustic ecology: The music of a changing world

Learning to simply listen can sometimes profoundly impact our lives and how we interact with the world. Understanding the acoustic

Bioremediation: healing the land, the air, and the water

If you are interested in healing damage to the environment, bioremediation is a fascinating subject. As an ecosystem restoration expert,

The Miyawaki Forest Creation Method

As recently stated in our article on reforestation and afforestation, the Miyawaki method is one strategy that can be used

Afforestation and Reforestation: The Forests of the Future

Afforestation and reforestation are recognised as key strategies for tackling our climate crisis and halting ecosystem degradation and biodiversity losses.

How to Start a Community Garden

This type of garden is wonderful for a community. They can provide food, bring people together, and create a beautiful,

Best microphones for recording nature and wildlife sounds

Originally posted on the Mindful Audio blog. What microphones should I get for nature and wildlife sound recording? – is

Increasing Self-Reliance and Living Ethically

We’re at war. Not only are we battling a global health crisis unlike any in living memory, but also against

On the Ethics of Streaming Music

These days, we no longer listen to music; we ‘stream’ it. In fact, with its global reach and wide demographic,

Great Ways to Reduce Plastic Use in Your Home

The problem of plastic is one of the major global challenges facing us today. Awareness of this issue is increasing,

Sustainable Alternatives to Garden Lawns

Most gardens will have at least some lawn. This is not necessarily a bad thing, but few of us stop

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