Mina Guli’s 2,000-mile Colorado River challenge is turning global attention toward one of humanity’s most urgent challenges: water. She’s at it again – another unfathomable exploit. Mina Guli is running 2,000 miles (±3,218 km) down the entire Colorado River as part of her life’s quest to help solve one of the world’s most urgent issues: […]
Drought-defying plants could transform agriculture and food security in a changing climate. As the world faces intensifying climate challenges, from prolonged droughts to erratic rainfall patterns, scientists and policymakers are increasingly turning to nature-based solutions. Among the most fascinating of these are resurrection plants, a group of flora that can survive extreme dehydration and come […]
Today is the perfect day to celebrate biodiversity: it’s the International Day for Biological Diversity! But why should biodiversity matter to you? Here are five big reasons (according to our friends at Conservation International): The ecosystems we all rely on cannot survive and thrive without wildlife. Humans cannot stay healthy without intact biodiverse systems. It is […]
International Day of Plant Health: Protecting Plants, Protecting Life As you tend your vegetable garden, choose your vegetables and fruits, or prepare your meal, take some time to consider where your food comes from and what you can do to protect biodiversity to feed yourself, your family, and your community. Healthy Plants, Healthy Planet Today, […]
Legal Victory for People and the Planet For the first time in history, the fight against climate change has been recognized as a fundamental human right. This landmark affirmation empowers citizens, reinforces international responsibility, and signals a new era in which protecting our planet is not just a choice – it’s a legal obligation. In […]
Every year on April 22, Earth Day reminds us of our shared responsibility to protect and preserve the environment. It’s more than just a date on the calendar – it’s a call to action. Every small step we take contributes to the larger goal of a healthier planet for future generations. A Movement with Deep […]
The Ocean’s Secret Weapon Against Climate Change When thinking about fighting climate change, we imagine solar panels, electric cars, or planting trees. But the ocean has a natural climate superhero we rarely talk about — whales. Yes, whales. These majestic giants are more than awe-inspiring creatures. They’re surprisingly powerful carbon sinks — natural tools for […]
No less than a “revolutionary solution to capture and convert industrial waste heat into sustainable electricity”: that’s what Advanced Thermovoltaic Systems (ATS) has developed. For its efforts, the company has received the prestigious Earthshot Prize 2024, which recognizes innovators addressing the world’s most pressing challenges in five areas: protecting and restoring nature; cleaning our air; […]
The association of Senior Women for Climate Protection Switzerland has won a historic victory at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). The association, comprised of a group of Swiss senior citizens, sued the government of Switzerland over climate change. The group members successfully argued that the country “violated their basic human rights by not […]
To end 2023 on a positive note, here are the outcomes of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, earlier this month. For the first time in nearly 30 years of conferences (the first was held in Berlin in 1995), the delegates at COP recognized the need to transition […]
