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Fires, Fascism and the Loss of Indigenous Knowledge
Fires, Fascism and the Loss of Indigenous Knowledge
On returning from filming a wildfire documentary, Peter Knapp explains how fascism is connected to wildfires. LA is the latest example.
Peter Knapp
Jan 21
The Government is Spreading Misinformation (About Heat Pump Setbacks)
The Government is Spreading Misinformation (About Heat Pump Setbacks)
A demonstration of how bad interpretations of good research can propagate through trusted clean energy resources
Matt Traverso Ph.D.
Jan 20
Facing Death at the End of the Anthropocene
Facing Death at the End of the Anthropocene
A Buddhist take on eco-anxiety and ethics
Alison Forster
Jan 20
What Do The 2024 Record High Temperatures Mean for Our Planet?
What Do The 2024 Record High Temperatures Mean for Our Planet?
From fueling extreme weather to impacting marine life, these changes are reshaping our planet
Silvia PM, PhD - Climate Ages
Jan 13
Los Angeles Was Waiting to Burn
Los Angeles Was Waiting to Burn
How a rapid cycling between extreme wet and dry conditions — or ‘weather whiplash’ — became California’s new normal.
Ricky Lanusse
Jan 13
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LATEST STORIES
Knowing the Spirit of the Land
Knowing the Spirit of the Land
The missing ingredient in environmental activism is a true love of nature and the land. I find it in my own backyard.
Anthony Signorelli
Jan 24
An Examination of how Language Impacts Climate Action
An Examination of how Language Impacts Climate Action
Beyond the Buzzwords — the climate crisis is a communications crisis. Why Carbon Neutral and Net Zero metric governance is not the answer.
Ruth Campbell
Jan 22
More Wildfires: Patagonia is Burning. Again
More Wildfires: Patagonia is Burning. Again
The ecological crisis deepens in the global south
Luciano Rivas
Jan 22
Southern California is Extremely Dry, and That’s Fueling Fires − Maps Show Just How Dry
Southern California is Extremely Dry, and That’s Fueling Fires − Maps Show Just How Dry
The state is seeing a sharp water divide this year, with lots of rain in the north while the south has stayed dry. A hydrologist explains…
The Conversation U.S.
Jan 21
Degrowing the Population
Degrowing the Population
Falling populations may prove to be the most effective path to Earth-saving “degrowth.” But it’s also a terrifying prospect.
Sarah Miller
Jan 21
My Journey with the Plant Based Treaty: A Step Towards a Sustainable Future
My Journey with the Plant Based Treaty: A Step Towards a Sustainable Future
Sustainable living isn’t about making drastic changes overnight; it’s about taking small, meaningful steps that collectively lead to…
Nishu_ravita, M.A. Sustainability Science
Jan 20
Why LA Sees Fires While Others See Snow
Why LA Sees Fires While Others See Snow
Causes and Effects of Extended Periods of Wildfires
Nima Raychaudhuri
Jan 17
The Climate Hackers and Rain Kings
The Climate Hackers and Rain Kings
The strange history of weather modification — and what it may mean for climate change
George Dillard
Jan 16
Trees ‘Remember’ Wetter Times
Trees ‘Remember’ Wetter Times
Never having known abundant rain could buffer today’s young forests against climate change and have ‘legacy effects’ long afterwards.
The Conversation U.S.
Jan 16
Why Is Climate Action So Hard?
Why Is Climate Action So Hard?
It’s even more complex than you think
Giulio Rocca
Jan 15
How Layers of ‘Garbage Lasagna’ are Heating Up the Planet
How Layers of ‘Garbage Lasagna’ are Heating Up the Planet
Landfills sites are a major source of methane emissions. Meet the methane hunters looking to change the recipe.
Kamyar Razavi
Jan 14
The World’s Biggest Investor’s Shocking U-Turn On Sustainability
The World’s Biggest Investor’s Shocking U-Turn On Sustainability
How BlackRock went from green back to gas-guzzling again in only four years.
Jaclyn Ha
Jan 14
2024’s Extreme Ocean Heat Breaks Records Again — Leaving 2 Mysteries To Solve
2024’s Extreme Ocean Heat Breaks Records Again — Leaving 2 Mysteries To Solve
The oceans have been much warmer than average for the past two years, and the planet just set another global heat record. What’s going on?
The Conversation U.S.
Jan 14
India’s Journey Towards Zero-Waste
India’s Journey Towards Zero-Waste
From a small village in Rajasthan to Indore Airport, India is setting an example of utilizing green technologies and natural methods
Ritu
Jan 13
Towards A Steady State Economy: Learning to Live Within Planetary Boundaries
Towards A Steady State Economy: Learning to Live Within Planetary Boundaries
Justice is the antidote to the growth imperative — and key to solving the climate crisis.
Deniz Dutton
Jan 13
Fast Fashion May Seem Cheap, But It’s Taking a Costly Toll on the Planet
Fast Fashion May Seem Cheap, But It’s Taking a Costly Toll on the Planet
The industry has a reputation for pollution and waste, but it has psychological effects as well.
The Conversation U.S.
Jan 10
Iron Deficiency in India’s Soil: A Hidden Crisis Affecting Agriculture and Health
Iron Deficiency in India’s Soil: A Hidden Crisis Affecting Agriculture and Health
A report reveals that India’s soil is rapidly losing its iron content. The consequences are far-reaching.
Nishu_ravita, M.A. Sustainability Science
Jan 10
Why Are We Not Talking About Chemicals?
Why Are We Not Talking About Chemicals?
Our generation is more exposed to chemicals to any before. Could a major Indian religious festival provide the impetus needed to clean up?
Jaisika
Jan 8
Trump’s Re-Election on Climate Policy
Trump’s Re-Election on Climate Policy
A Look at Trump’s First Term, Plans for Second Term, and Effects of His Policies.
Nima Raychaudhuri
Jan 8
Soil Health, Food Quality, and Climate Change: The Connection Explained
Soil Health, Food Quality, and Climate Change: The Connection Explained
With nutrients in our food declining, what does this mean for our health, and for the planet?
Ruth Campbell
Jan 8
Air Pollution and Mental Health
Air Pollution and Mental Health
Pollution has been linked to increased risks of mental health — what does this mean for my child’s future, and for all of us?
Wawan Kurniawan
Jan 7
Going Native: Transforming my Grass Lawn into a Wildflower Meadow
Going Native: Transforming my Grass Lawn into a Wildflower Meadow
Naturescaping is a fun project everyone can do to make a big impact on local wildlife
Matt Traverso Ph.D.
Jan 7
How Outdoor Recreation Will Save Planet Earth — And Your Wallet…
How Outdoor Recreation Will Save Planet Earth — And Your Wallet…
The Power Of The American Consumer Has A Massive Effect On The Economy And Our Planet.
Stephen Haugse
Jan 7
Why Biofuels Can’t Seem to Get Their Act Together (Yet)
Why Biofuels Can’t Seem to Get Their Act Together (Yet)
Biofuels promised a greener future but are stuck juggling food fights, infrastructure woes, and algae ambitions
Felix Keuya
Jan 7
How did Delhi Become The World’s Most Polluted City?
How did Delhi Become The World’s Most Polluted City?
The city of my childhood was hot and dusty, but never shrouded in smog. Now it is a daily reality. What went wrong?
Rishiraj Mathur
Jan 7
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