March 3, 2026
World Wildlife Day as a reminder of what nature does for us
Conservation is often framed as something we do for nature — an act of stewardship toward species and ecosystems that cannot advocate for themselves. That framing is not wrong, but […]
Read MoreMarch 2, 2026
Methane is a climate super pollutant
Carbon dioxide tends to dominate climate discussions, but methane plays an outsized role in near-term warming. Over a 20-year period, methane traps significantly more heat than CO₂, and scientists attribute […]
Read MoreMarch 1, 2026
The environmental footprint of cut flowers
Fresh cut flowers are a popular way to mark occasions and brighten spaces — but they can carry an environmental footprint depending on where and how they are grown and […]
Read MoreFebruary 28, 2026
Citizen science helps find a coral colony
Through citizen science, people contribute to data monitoring of natural resources.The goal is to help build scientific knowledge. Interesting discoveries have been made, including one under the surface of the […]
Read MoreFebruary 27, 2026
Decarbonizing death
Even in death, we leave a carbon footprint. Many people see cremation as a more climate-friendly alternative to traditional burial. But cremation is energy-intensive as temperatures are maintained between 1,400 […]
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2026
Empowering and funding youth climate initiatives
Interesting climate action is coming from young people in their communities — and Youth Climate Justice Fund (YCJF) is making sure they have the resources to keep going. The YCJF […]
Read MoreFebruary 25, 2026
How much energy does that use?
Seeing real numbers for how much energy the various devices in our home use could change our behavior. That is the idea behind climate scientist Hannah Ritchie’s new tool “Does […]
Read MoreFebruary 24, 2026
Michigan sues Big Oil
The state of Michigan, home to 10.4 million and the tenth most populous state in the U.S., filed a lawsuit against big oil companies and the largest US oil lobby […]
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2026
How does agroecology help with climate resilience?
Agroecology is often described as sustainable farming — but globally, it's more about redesigning entire food systems to face climate change. According to FAO and the High Level Panel of […]
Read MoreFebruary 22, 2026
Less companies creating more emissions
The number of companies responsible for half of global fossil fuel CO₂ emissions keeps shrinking — from 38 five years ago, to 36 in 2023, to just 32 in 2024, […]
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