From a pioneering meeting on the shores of Lake Biwa to a worldwide celebration of the blue jewels of our planet On August 27, the world celebrates World Lake Day, a new United Nations observance with a remarkably long history. The date commemorates the first World Lake Conference, held from August 27 to 31, 1984 […]
Silent, soggy, and essential, bogs may be one of our most powerful climate allies. When thinking about carbon capture and natural solutions to the climate crisis, most people immediately picture lush forests or vast ocean systems. Yet one of the most powerful, and often overlooked, carbon sinks on Earth lies in the waterlogged, squelchy grounds […]
Today’s challenges can ignite a bold new era of progress. Throughout human history, we can see recurring cycles of crisis and collapse but also, critically, resilience and renewal. Today, when we face environmental degradation, climate change, social fragmentation, and existential risk, it is important to remember that our ancestors have weathered dark times before, and […]
