Earth
The planet is Earth. Soil is earth.
Nature & Climate Language
Nature
Capitalize Nature when it is personified. Use lowercase nature in general use.
Mother Earth
Always capitalize Mother Earth.
global heating
Use global heating instead of global warming when possible.
climate migrant
Atmos generally prefers "climate migrant," unless another term is used intentionally.
Ocean
Use oceans for specific oceans. Use ocean when referring to the ocean generally.
Species names
Capitalize the genus in scientific Latin names. Common species names stay lowercase unless they include a proper noun.
Plants and animals
Use more specific language for native, endemic, non-native, or introduced species.
Grammar & Voice Notes
Hyphens
Generally avoid hyphens.
Atmos
Always italicize Atmos.
every day / everyday
Use "every day" to mean each day. Use "everyday" as an adjective.
pipeline
Use lowercase pipeline when referencing specific projects.
nonbinary
No hyphen.
Asian American
No hyphen.
Gases
Use gases, per AP style.
Language & Care
BIPOC
Acceptable when referring to communities of color broadly, but specificity is preferred when possible.
Mental health
Use person-first language and avoid terms that evoke pity.
survivor / victim
"Survivor" is the default, but preference should be respected.
Black / Brown / white
Capitalize Black and Brown. Do not capitalize white.
Source: Selected and reinterpreted from the Atmos Style Guide .