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Soil Health — An Open System Problem
Soil Health — An Open System Problem
Some fertilizer might still be essential. But keeping nutrients in the field comes down to boosting bioretention.
Michael Porter
Mar 18
US Clean Air Rules Boost Health and the Economy − EPA Cuts Do The Opposite
US Clean Air Rules Boost Health and the Economy − EPA Cuts Do The Opposite
Clean air has become one of America’s best investments, returning $10 for every $1 spent on regulations, writes Prof. Richard E. Peltier.
The Conversation U.S.
Mar 18
Decoding Nitrogen: A Guide to Regenerative Food Production
Decoding Nitrogen: A Guide to Regenerative Food Production
Rethinking our approach to nitrogen will support the planet and your garden or farm’s soil health— here’s how I did it on my farm.
Marlon van der Linde
Mar 12
Marine Heat Waves: The Silent Threat
Marine Heat Waves: The Silent Threat
Underwater thermal extremes are dramatically reshaping marine environments and coastal communities across the globe.
Paul Sandhu
Mar 18
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LATEST STORIES
Why is the Climate Majority Silent?
Why is the Climate Majority Silent?
Blame pluralistic ignorance — and college students
George Dillard
Mar 18
Food Insecurity and Climate Change in Nigeria
Food Insecurity and Climate Change in Nigeria
Climate change is not the only cause of food insecurity in Nigeria — but addressing it is crucial.
Precious Awonge
Mar 14
Why ‘System Change, Not Climate Change’ Must Be More Than a Slogan
Why ‘System Change, Not Climate Change’ Must Be More Than a Slogan
How debt and the “free” market became the new colonial weapon and how it is still crushing the Global South
Adam Lantz
Mar 14
The Fallout of Trump and Musk’s Cuts at America’s Climate Agency.
The Fallout of Trump and Musk’s Cuts at America’s Climate Agency.
‘The cuts were indiscriminate,’ says fired NOAA worker, as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance.
Kamyar Razavi
Mar 13
There’s Nothing More Important Than Climate Change… Or Is There?
There’s Nothing More Important Than Climate Change… Or Is There?
By Alexis Morgan, WWF Global Water Stewardship Lead
WWF Freshwater
Mar 13
How Plastics Are Rewiring Nature
How Plastics Are Rewiring Nature
A new study on the effects of plastic ingestion in birds finds links to organ failure and Alzheimer’s. What could this mean for health?
Neal Haddaway
Mar 12
What Causes Air Pollution to Spike in Springtime?
What Causes Air Pollution to Spike in Springtime?
A recent (unreported) air pollution event turned me from air quality specialist to news sleuth: what was causing this and why?
Peter Knapp
Mar 12
When I Visited the Other Side Of The City
When I Visited the Other Side Of The City
On the perils of unsustainable urbanisation.
Jaisika
Mar 10
Healthy Soil = Nutritious Food
Healthy Soil = Nutritious Food
The science behind the role of soil health in the nutrient content of food, and its contribution to human health.
Michael Porter
Mar 10
In Many of Appalachia’s Flood-ravaged Areas, Residents Have Little Choice But Rebuild
In Many of Appalachia’s Flood-ravaged Areas, Residents Have Little Choice But Rebuild
The latest floods exposed the deep vulnerability of many mountain communities in eastern Kentucky, where land ownership patterns and other…
The Conversation U.S.
Mar 7
Israel’s Bombing of Gaza Caused Untold Environmental Damage
Israel’s Bombing of Gaza Caused Untold Environmental Damage
The humanitarian toll of more than a year of conflict will be augmented by the risk of further health issues due to poor hygiene facilities…
The Conversation U.S.
Mar 5
Marine Pandemics Are Becoming a Growing Threat
Marine Pandemics Are Becoming a Growing Threat
A deadly pathogen is wiping out sea urchins, spreading across oceans, and threatening the balance of coral reef ecosystems.
Silvia PM, PhD - Climate Ages
Mar 5
Why I Changed My Mind About Nuclear Energy (And You Should Too)
Why I Changed My Mind About Nuclear Energy (And You Should Too)
We judged nuclear by its worst haircut (1986) — today, reactors are small, nimble, and the waste can be reused.
Felix Keuya
Mar 4
If Collapse Is A Process, Then So Is Rebuilding
If Collapse Is A Process, Then So Is Rebuilding
Something BIG is coming — and we’re all feeling it.
Ricky Lanusse
Mar 3
How California Can Rebuild More Resilient Cities After Wildfires (Without Pricing Out Workers)
How California Can Rebuild More Resilient Cities After Wildfires (Without Pricing Out Workers)
It starts with better building policies that recognize future risks, but there are many other important steps.
The Conversation U.S.
Mar 3
Risky Real Estate: How Climate Risk Is Changing House Prices
Risky Real Estate: How Climate Risk Is Changing House Prices
The threat of global heating is finally starting to be felt across property markets, with cascading effects.
Kamyar Razavi
Mar 3
Soil Health — Recovery from Degradation
Soil Health — Recovery from Degradation
Once our soil becomes depleted or polluted — what can be done to bring it back to good health?
Michael Porter
Mar 3
More Growth, More Problems: System Change Not Climate Change
More Growth, More Problems: System Change Not Climate Change
The illusion of endless growth and why bigger economies and capitalism don’t make our lives better.
Adam Lantz
Mar 1
As Long As We’re At War With Nature — We Can’t Save the Environment
As Long As We’re At War With Nature — We Can’t Save the Environment
Make no mistake about it, people have been at war with nature for decades. But we can still chose to live in harmony.
Berna A.
Feb 28
Preparing for Heatwave Disaster
Preparing for Heatwave Disaster
According to the IPCC, the world has now entered a phase of sustained warming. We need to prepare for the heatwaves to come.
Sudhanshu Tripathi
Feb 28
Does Winter Weather Make Gas Cars Cheaper to Drive than EVs?
Does Winter Weather Make Gas Cars Cheaper to Drive than EVs?
I quantify the efficiency hit to my plug-in vehicle as the temp plunges. Does the data say driving on gasoline can be cheaper?
Matt Traverso Ph.D.
Feb 28
Would You Live in a Shopping Mall?
Would You Live in a Shopping Mall?
Malls are losing traffic — but some are getting a whole new lease of life as multifamily housing.
Rishiraj Mathur
Feb 27
World Energy Disorder
World Energy Disorder
The UN framework for dealing with climate change is collapsing. What new energy transition structures might arise in its place?
Sarah Miller
Feb 24
Drought Can Hit Almost Anywhere: How 5 cities That Nearly Ran Dry Got Water Use Under Control
Drought Can Hit Almost Anywhere: How 5 cities That Nearly Ran Dry Got Water Use Under Control
Cities across the normally wet Northeast scrambled to reduce water use amid a 2024 drought. It was a reminder that drought isn’t a problem…
The Conversation U.S.
Feb 24
Water, Water Everywhere
Water, Water Everywhere
Merit prize winner in the 2025 Onewater UNESCO ‘WALK OF WATER photo-story contest, Neal Haddaway shows Spain’s dwindling water resources.
Neal Haddaway
Feb 24
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