💧Water From Air, Superstitions & Stunning Moons

Happy Friday my friend,

Ever wonder how Friday the 13th originated as something to be superstitious about? Learn the history HERE.

And if you missed observing this week’s full moon, you can decide which stunning photo is your favorite here! June’s “Strawberry Moon” was the lowest hanging full moon we’ll see in nearly 2 decades, due to an astrological phenomenon known as “major lunar standstill.” 🌝

ECL TRIVIA: What plant’s leaves fold up when touched, earning it the nickname “sensitive plant”? (Answer below)

🌎 Planet Health

💧 WATER FROM AIR: MIT engineers have unveiled a window-sized device that can pull clean drinking water straight from the air—using only solar power and zero moving parts. The prototype could one day be installed in homes or apartments to passively generate several liters of water a day, even in arid conditions. Discover how this innovation could reshape access to water worldwide.

🌾 NATURE PRESERVATION 101: What’s a nature reserve? How many thousands of national parks are established on the planet? What exactly is a “wild and scenic river,” and why is “national seashore” protection essential? Click here to learn everything you need to know about these key facts, and how we can each take steps in our individual lives to protect wild spaces.

🌳 GLOBAL REFORESTATION: This new study reveals maps detailing the best opportunities for reforesting, going above and beyond to consider three broad criteria: “avoiding social conflicts, improving biodiversity and water quality, and highlighting places where governments already had reforestation goals, making action more politically possible.” Go directly to the interactive maps here.

🧑‍⚕️ Human Health

📱 SCREEN TIME: Kids glued to screens aren’t just zoning out— they’re developing more aggression, anxiety, and low self‑esteem, according to this new international study of nearly 300k children. Find more more about why gaming the biggest culprit, and what parents can do to support young children in our modern world.

🧂 MSG BEWARE: Did you know “natural flavors” on an ingredient label is legally allowed to include MSG, or popular flavoring additive “monosodium glutamate?” MSG is linked to headaches, brain fog, heart palpitations and at least six other majorly disruptive (but common) symptoms following consumption. Click here to understand more about MSG and what foods to avoid to minimize your exposure.

☀️ PURA VIDA SUMMER: Dr. Diana Bitner shares these seven daily “SEEDS” for feeling your best— simple, essential habits inspired by the sunny and joy-filled spirit of Costa Rica’s “Pura Vida.” It’s more than a greeting, it’s a way of life rooted in health, happiness, and savoring the simple things. Click here to read about all seven practices you can implement today.

🏡 In my own home…

Odds are you’ve never visited my home—or attended my wedding— but if you had, you’d know there’s only one coffee I serve: Purity Coffee. I’ve been a huge fan for years because it’s the cleanest, best-tasting coffee I’ve found, and I love knowing it’s crafted with health in mind.

Right now, I wanted to give you a heads up: Purity Coffee is offering 30% off plus free shipping ONLY through this Sunday June 15th, but prices are going up after that due to rising costs for their organic, specialty-grade beans.

This is honestly the best time to stock up or try it for the first time—especially if you care about quality, purity, and supporting a company that goes above and beyond.

• It’s the only coffee I drink and share with friends and family

• I even gave it away at my own wedding—yes, it’s that good!

• Every bag is tested for mold, pesticides, and mycotoxins

• You’ll taste and feel the difference

Just use code ECL30 at checkout to get the deal before June 15th. Trust me, you’ll want to lock in this price—your mornings (and your guests) will thank you!

Learn more HERE about why Purity is the only I drink «

Photo of the week

Trivia Answer:

Mimosa pudica — This tropical plant responds to physical touch in seconds, a defense mechanism thought to deter herbivores.

🎥 Urban Soil Solutions – with Farmer Rishi

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