Dec 9, 2024

Did Exxon Mislead Public About Plastic?

In September, the California Department of Justice sued ExxonMobil, a leading big oil company, over its

Dec 9, 2024

COP29: What Were The Highlights?

With recent climate changes, how do world leaders know what steps to take next? A lot of global climate change

Oct 31, 2024

U.K Closes The Last Coal Plant

Imagine this - the year is 1882, and the modern world has just begun emerging from the first wave of

Oct 3, 2024

How Does Extreme Heat Affect Students?

Picture this. You’re coming back home from a long day at school, learning in a hot classroom. You finish the day tired

Sep 27, 2024

Island Nations Call For Ecocide

Vanuatu, Fiji, and Samoa, three developing island nations, recently called for the International Crime Court to

Sep 9, 2024

Lessons From Sweden On Sustainability

A common debate against sustainable development is that climate action will stunt the economy. Sweden is proving 

Jun 17, 2024

U.S Implements Drinking Water Standards

Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new drinking water laws to limit exposure to a group of

May 7, 2024

A Limit On Oil Drilling In Alaska

In a move to protect pristine lands, the Biden administration placed limits on future oil and gas drilling projects

Apr 23, 2024

U.N Report: Empower Rural Women

A recent UN report on the effects of global warming showed that rural women are more impacted than rural men

Apr 22, 2024

Earth Day 2024: Planet vs Plastics

It is but a speck of blue in the vast ocean of space. Yet it is essential for our very survival. We call it our home

Apr 15, 2024

France To Limit Fast Fashion

Recently, France became the first country to consider legal action against the fast fashion industry. The lower

Mar 22, 2024

Youth Op-Ed: A Sustainable Easter!

As a child, I joined my mother in town-home community meetings, helping organize events like Easter celebrations and

Mar 22, 2024

Cities Adapt To Heat Waves

Did you know that last year was Earth’s hottest year on record?  The number of heatwaves each summer has

Feb 27, 2024

Deep Sea Mining: The Debate

In a controversial move, the Norwegian government voted to approve opening up about 280,000 km2 of its national waters

Feb 2, 2024

Carbon Under Our Forests?

We all know that carbon dioxide (CO2) is reshaping our planet in ways we would prefer to avoid. The properties of the

Jan 25, 2024

Hydrogen Hubs In Our Future

Wind, solar power, and hydropower have proven to be more suitable replacements for fossil fuels.  But would you

Dec 24, 2023

How To Have A Sustainable Holiday Season

The holiday season brings countless memories of joy and happiness shared with family and friends. In this excitement,

Nov 29, 2023

A Wind Farm On Native Lands

Did you know that Morro Bay is bringing renewable energy to Central California? Well, at least that’s the plan.

Nov 20, 2023

Two New Laws In California

Recently, California has passed two controversial laws: the Right to Repair, and Reporting Emissions. The Right to

Oct 24, 2023

ACC: Preparing Youth For Green Jobs

We know that climate change is forcing people, communities, and ecosystems to adapt to extreme weather, rising sea

Oct 18, 2023

Youth Take Action In Baltimore

Did you know that school students in South Baltimore are taking a stand against air pollution in their community?

Sep 25, 2023

Saving A Beach In California

Would you consider sandless beaches to be beaches? It might be comparable to a city without sidewalks -- and this may

Sep 20, 2023

U.S Freezes New Drilling In The Arctic

Did you know that the Arctic holds 22 percent of the Earth’s undiscovered oil and natural gas reserves? It is because

Sep 19, 2023

A Win For Montana Youth

Did you know that Montana’s emissions were recently found to be equivalent to those of Argentina, the Netherlands, or

Sep 11, 2023

A Historic Win For Ecuador

Last month, Ecuador voted to ban oil drilling in the Yasuní National Park.  With almost 59% voting in favor, the

Apr 30, 2023

U.S Creates Two New National Monuments

Did you know that we have two new national monuments in the Southwest? They are located in Nevada, which has more

Apr 3, 2023

Microfibers: What Can You Do?

Did you know that almost 8 million tons of plastic enter our oceans annually? There are many factors that contribute

Mar 24, 2023

Protecting The High Seas

After over a decade of negotiations, the member countries of the United Nations reached a groundbreaking agreement to

Mar 24, 2023

A Change At World Bank

In February, the president of the Word Bank, David Malpass, announced that he would be stepping down by the end of June

Mar 7, 2023

Climate Change: How To Value Life?

Did you know that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) calculates a dollar amount for how much a climate-related

Mar 7, 2023

Tesla Opens Up Its EV Chargers

Tesla is known to have the fastest, most efficient, and reliable charging stations. But these chargers are

Feb 24, 2023

Protecting Tongass National Forest

Did you know that the Tongass National Forest is the largest temperate rainforest in North America? Unfortunately,

Feb 16, 2023

Fashion Shows: A Waste Problem!

A revolutionary fashion week concluded recently in Copenhagen. The highlights of the show weren’t just statement-

Feb 2, 2023

A Treasure Of Rare Earths!

Recently, Swedish state mining company LKAB reported that it had discovered more than a million tons of rare earth

Jan 31, 2023

A Record Year For Wind Energy

Did you know that 2022 was a record year for wind energy? On December 30, 2022, British turbines produced a record 20.

Dec 11, 2022

U.S Pays Tribes To Relocate

Did you know that the climate crisis is affecting Native American tribes? Many tribes live in coastal areas that are

Dec 9, 2022

The 2022 Earthshot Awards Go To...

From biodegradable plastic made of seaweed to a “Greenhouse-in-a-Box”, the annual Earthshot Prize Awards was star-

Dec 7, 2022

A Historic Step Forward At COP27

On November 18, over 200 countries concluded two weeks of climate negotiations at COP27. COP, or the Conference of the

Nov 22, 2022

Healthy Lands And Native People: The Connection

"There is no Dayak community without forest" -- sayings of the Dayak community in Indonesia. Did you know that

Nov 16, 2022

Can Lula Save The Amazon?

In October, Brazilians voted to replace their one-term president Jair Bolsonaro with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. 

Nov 6, 2022

The History Of Civilian Corps

What do you think of a program that provides jobs for youth and combats the climate crisis at the same time

Nov 6, 2022

Should Polluters Pay?

While scrolling through your phone, getting in your parents’ car for school, and using everyday technology to finish

Oct 30, 2022

A Plan To Cut Flight Emissions

The world is one step closer to curbing carbon emissions in the aviation industry. At a recent meeting in Montreal, a

Oct 5, 2022

Why Did This Founder Give Away His Company?

Nearly 50 years after he founded Patagonia, billionaire Yvon Chouinard has given away his company. Patagonia,

Sep 23, 2022

The U.S Passes A Climate Bill

Did you know that the US Government has been working towards combating climate change since the 1990s?  In 1992,

Sep 13, 2022

King Charles: An Advocate For Climate Action

The U.K is mourning the loss of its much-loved monarch. Queen Elizabeth II passed away on September 8th, 2022

May 31, 2022

The Winner Of The World Food Prize Is...

For those who make extraordinary advances in addressing food security and developing innovations in food and

May 9, 2022

How Is Climate Misinformation Spread?

Many of us rely on social media to get climate information. However, because information spreads so easily,

Apr 26, 2022

The Problem With Fast Fashion

While hanging out with your family and friends in the mall, you walk past a bustling store filled with customers, some

Apr 22, 2022

Earth Day 2022: Invest In Our Planet!

This April 22, the world will come together to celebrate Earth Day – treasuring our planet and raising awareness about

Apr 4, 2022

A Report On Climate Solutions

Many series come in trilogies, and the U.N climate report is no exception. Today, the International Panel on Climate

Mar 21, 2022

A Report On Climate Impacts

The coldest place on Earth just experienced an unusually strong heatwave... Antarctica should be seeing

Mar 16, 2022

A Treaty To Address Plastic Waste

On March 2, the United Nations agreed on a roadmap to end plastic pollution. Nearly 200 member nations met in Nairobi

Mar 12, 2022

What Is Climate Friendly Farming?

Did you know that agriculture contributes to over 25% of global greenhouse gas emissions? The U.S. Department of

Mar 4, 2022

California Leads The Way, Once Again!

California is returning to the forefront of the fight against climate change. A decision by the Biden Administration

Feb 14, 2022

Iceland To End Whaling In 2024

Iceland, one of the last countries to practice commercial whaling, has announced that it plans to end whale

Feb 9, 2022

Fake Snow: The Future Of Winter Olympics?

With the 2022 Winter Olympics in full swing in Beijing, China, a new report is raising concerns over the future of

Jan 25, 2022

Why Did Norway Blow Up A Dam?

Hydropower dams, or dams that produce electricity from water, are sources of renewable energy that are considered good

Jan 11, 2022

Should Florida Reduce Its Palm Trees?

Sunshine... Beaches... Palm trees... these are what one expects while visiting the U.S state of Florida! In the

Dec 31, 2021

A Pledge To End Deforestation

In mid-December, six supermarkets announced a joint decision to stop selling beef sourced from Brazil. The reason: the

Dec 17, 2021

The First U.S City To Cut Carbon

A small city of 30,000 people will become the first in the U.S to cut its carbon emissions.   In

Nov 28, 2021

How Can Cities Adapt To Climate?

Did you know that 56.2% of the global population resides in cities? The number of people living in urban areas has

Nov 22, 2021

Educate Girls For Climate Action!

For many of us, the education of girls is something we take for granted. But did you know that worldwide there are

Nov 21, 2021

Create A Tipping Point Of Change!

Have you heard of tipping points? They are sudden changes to a system that forces it to move to a

Nov 13, 2021

How Much Land Did Native Americans Lose?

We know from history books that indigenous people in the U.S were forced to give up their lands and relocate when

Nov 4, 2021

Google To Curb Fake Climate News

This year’s Nobel Peace Prize is a reminder of the dangers of fake news. For the first time since 1935, two

Nov 2, 2021

When The World Took Action...

As the COP26 summit begins in Glasgow, all eyes are on the world’s leaders, who may draft new targets for carbon

Oct 5, 2021

A Solar Ironing Cart Invented By A Teen!

A new environmental award has been announced by U.K's Prince William and the Royal Foundation. Known as "Earthshot,"

Sep 30, 2021

The Concern With Extreme Heat

This past summer, record-setting temperatures in the US negatively impacted thousands of Americans, with hundreds

Sep 26, 2021

Climate Anxiety: What You Can Do

When you hear about extreme events and dire predictions about climate, it is easy to lose hope.  A recent 

Sep 8, 2021

A Bill To Remake The U.S

President Biden’s historic $1 trillion infrastructure bill is waiting in the wings of Capitol Hill. After sweeping

Jun 7, 2021

These Iconic Animals Make A Comeback!

Good news for the iconic Galápagos tortoise and the Florida Panther! These two species which were thought to be on

Apr 26, 2021

Good News For Nepal's Rhinos

Did you know that the current population of one-horned rhinos in Nepal is greater than it has ever been in 20 years?

Apr 22, 2021

A Green Win In Greenland's Elections

With the recent elections, Greenland has taken a decisive step towards preserving the environment. The Inuit

Mar 24, 2021

The Right To Repair

Repair or replace? This is a difficult choice for consumers when appliances that they own, like TVs and refrigerators,

Feb 4, 2021

U.S Unveils Bold Plans On Climate Change

How urgent do people think climate change is? Very urgent, according to a survey of 1.2 million people across 50

Dec 1, 2020

How Can We Prevent Overfishing?

Imagine a desolate sea, smothered in algae and empty of all life, with choked corals crumbling beneath the surface.

Nov 9, 2020

Good News! A Comeback For Gray Wolves

“What a big mouth you have!” exclaims Little Red Riding Hood in the famous fairytale, before getting devoured by the

Sep 16, 2020

Hooray For The Squirrel And The Turtle!

What better news to start off the week than the return of the red squirrel and the Burmese “Smiling” turtle! 

Sep 8, 2020

An Oil Spill Sparks Protests

“I love my country. I am ashamed of my government.” Tens of thousands of Mauritian citizens paraded through the

Jul 27, 2020

River Thames: A River Of Microplastics!

According to a Sioux legend, Uncegila, a mighty snake, polluted rivers and ravaged the waterways.  While Uncegila

Jul 19, 2020

Ethiopia: Largest Dam On River Nile

Centuries ago, the Nile River served as a common ground for Gods, pharaohs, merchants, and commoners. Today, the

Apr 28, 2020

Why Are Oil Prices Falling?

Our world runs on oil. Unrefined oil, called crude oil, is turned into gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel so that we can

Apr 22, 2020

Fifty Years Of Earth Day!

It is but a tiny speck of blue in the vast ocean of space. Yet it is very essential and important to us. We call it our

Mar 4, 2020

Botswana Auctions Permits to Hunt Elephants

In May 2019, Botswana -- a country in south-west Africa, officially lifted the ban on elephant hunting.  Botswana

Jan 25, 2020

Microsoft's Plans To Become Carbon Negative

We cannot escape the fact that the world is getting uncomfortably warmer. Rising temperatures over the past

Nov 26, 2019

New Zealand Announces Net Zero Plans

Changing weather patterns, retreating glaciers, stronger storms, longer droughts -- these are just a few signs that our

Nov 8, 2019

Airline Trash: How Much Do We Create?

Plastic and trash are so not fly, and recently many airlines have been agreeing too.  As flying has become more

Oct 9, 2019

A Success for The Ocean Cleanup!

The infamous "Great Pacific Garbage Patch" is just that -- a huge floating patch of garbage in the middle of the

May 10, 2019

Maine Bans Foam Plastics

You may have eaten at a restaurant and had the leftover food packed for the next day in a white styrofoam container.

Apr 3, 2019

Ban Single-Use Plastics, And Save Animals!

The chilling sight of a beached whale has come to light in the town of Mabini, Philippines. The Cuvier’s beaked whale

Apr 1, 2019

Roundup: Does it Cause Cancer?

Have you ever seen Roundup at your local department store? Roundup is a product manufactured by a company called

Nov 4, 2018

A Plastic Ban By The European Union

We use plastic products every day -- we drink from plastic water bottles, eat from plastic containers and use plastic

Oct 18, 2018

IRRI: A Bank That Stores Rice

In today’s world, rice accounts for 20% of calories consumed globally. This is a trend that shows no signs of slowing

May 10, 2018

Hawaii Bans Sunscreen To Save Corals

Did you know that certain types of sunscreens are having adverse effects on marine life? Hawaii recently passed a bill

May 2, 2018

Plastic Pollution: Dead Whale, Blocked Rivers

Plastic is used in many products we use daily, from plastic bottles to plastic bags to carpets, containers, electronics

May 1, 2018

A Victory For Bees In Europe

Did you know that bees pollinate 70% of the crops that feed the world? Without bees, many crops and ecosystems would

Apr 26, 2018

Food Waste: How Can You Help?

Did you know that an average family of four wastes enough food to provide for an entire extra family member? A study

Apr 18, 2018

Greener Ships In Your Future!

When your parents buy a car assembled in Japan or a furniture made in China, have you wondered how they got to a shop

Mar 13, 2018

What Do These Food Labels Mean?

You have probably noticed the "non-GMO", “All Natural”, “Organic”, and “Free Range” labels that are appearing in

Dec 4, 2017

Why All The Glitters Is Not Good

Have you used glitter before? The colorful and sparkly particles are mostly used in crafts, and even make an appearance

Nov 6, 2017

Half-Earth Day: Celebrating Biodiversity

Did you know that 175 species go extinct every day? This number is over 1,000 times the “natural” rate of extinction!

Sep 18, 2017

Pakistan's Billion Trees Tsunami!

Can you figure out what all these items have in common? Toothpaste... Bowling Alley Lanes... Piano Keys...Ping Pong

Sep 4, 2017

The Ultimate Compost: Orange Peels!

Did you know that orange peels take six months to decompose? If you don’t compost, those remnants of your healthy snack

Jun 6, 2017

The Need For Paris Climate Treaty

What do flooding in Sri Lanka and a heatwave in Asia have in common?  Last week, the island nation of Sri Lanka

Apr 10, 2017

Good News For The Elephants!

Last year, China had announced that they will shut down their ivory factories by 31 March 2017, and all

Feb 13, 2017

Bison Roam Again In Canada's Banff

"Oh give me a home, where the buffalo roam, Where the deer and the antelope play..."  The words of this

Jan 9, 2017

Will China's Ban Save The Elephants?

If your favorite animal is an elephant, here is some good news for you. China has recently announced that they plan to

Sep 18, 2016

U.S Creates World's Largest Marine Refuge

Last week President Barack Obama created the Atlantic Ocean’s first United States Marine Monument through a

Jan 7, 2016

Costa Rica Goes 100% Clean Power

It is the most peaceful and progressive nation in Central America. The country does not have an army and instead spends

Jun 1, 2015

Sri Lanka Protects Its Mangroves

Have you heard of amphibious plants? Indeed, there are remarkable plants known as mangroves, which grow along

Oct 20, 2014

Copenhagen: A Cyclist's Paradise!

Did you know that more than half of Copenhagen's residents cycle to school or work every day? The Danish capital has

Jun 10, 2014

U.S Creates Largest Marine Preserve

The South Pacific is home to many specks of land that one might easily miss when flying over. In fact, even ships have

Mar 21, 2014

World Water Day: Energy=Water!

We have all been asked to turn off the tap while brushing teeth, or installing low-flush toilets to save water. 

Jun 24, 2012

Australia Creates Biggest Marine Park

Australia has just made its greatest conservation decision ever. Covering a whopping 3.1 million square kilometers (1.

Oct 8, 2011

Your Plastic Bottles, My Future

A tiny village in Guatemala is desperately scouring for garbage. Elsewhere in the town of San Pablo, Philippines, the