Climate activists will turn up the heat at presidential debate
Young people have been making a lot of noise around the urgency of climate change, and they aren’t quieting down....
A guide to the different types of plastic
BPA, PET, HDPE. You’re trying to do the right thing by recycling, following health alerts and shopping wisely,...
Microplastic rain: new study reveals microplastics are in the air
A new study published in Nature Communications reveals alarming amounts of microplastic particles in the air, even...
Over 6,000 employees demand Amazon take climate change seriously
This month, more than 6,000 employees signed onto a letter demanding Amazon distance itself from big oil companies...
Car-free Sundays are the norm in Colombia’s capital city, Bogotá
Imagine your city without cars — every single Sunday. At first, you might be frustrated by the inconvenience...
No more neglect: Mongolia says rangelands are a global priority
When most people think of conservation, they often picture the large, hallmark mammals (think pandas) or key ecosystems...
Maryland could become the first state to ban plastic foam containers
Last week, the Maryland General Assembly voted 100 to 37 to approve a ban on plastic foam containers. If the bill...
Grocery giant ALDI announces 100% sustainable packaging by 2025
This week, supermarket chain ALDI pledged to offer 100 percent reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging on...
H&M releases sustainable fashion line made from fruit and algae
Many people remember Lady Gaga’s jaw dropping meat dress, so when you hear of a dress made out of fruit, your...
Analysis of Wikipedia searches reveals high wildlife conservation trends
A recent study analyzed billions of Wikipedia searches and found that the public’s interest in plants and animal...
Risky geoengineering research deemed safe, blocked by US
New study conducted by Harvard, MIT and Princeton claims that releasing sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere to...
NYC considers Manhattan land expansion to fight climate change
On Thursday March 14, Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York City unveiled a $10 billion plan to prepare lower Manhattan...
Can Florida save its prized Everglades from climate change destruction?
Half of all Floridians will live underwater by the end of the century, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
Students around the world join climate strike on March 15
On Friday, March 15, tens of thousands of high school and middle school students in more than 70 countries plan...
International Women’s Day Spotlight: Meet the 8 women leading the charge for a better world
International Women’s Day is just one of the 365 days per year that it is important to recognize and celebrate...
