Courtesy of Forests News
Written by: Julie Mollins
Projecting how the planet will react to environmental change as the atmosphere warms is no straightforward matter.
In a new study, scientists detail the reaction of intact tropical forests, which host a vital 40 percent...
Interview with Daniel Perell, Representative to the United Nations for the Baha'i International Community
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SNtzdBtQNU
Interview TranscriptTranscribed by Otter AI
Kimberly WhiteHello, and welcome back to Common Home Conversations. Today we're joined by Daniel Perell, Representative to the United Nations for the...
Courtesy of Yale Climate Connections
Written by: Kristen Pope
Think of the world’s deadliest animal, and what comes foremost to mind? (For purposes of discussion and fear of losing readers, let’s exclude humans.)
Saltwater crocodiles get a lot of votes, and deservedly....
Written by: Rachel Killean
In November, the world’s first global citizens’ assembly – made up of 100 people chosen by lottery from around the world – declared its recommended responses to the climate crisis at the UN climate conference COP26. Among these recommendations...
In honor of International Women’s Month, The Planetary Press is highlighting women around the globe who are driving positive change for our planet and global community. Today, we are thrilled to introduce you to climate justice activist and Executive...
Climate change is no longer a threat looming in the distance for future generations. It is happening now, affecting all of us. Each year, the dire circumstances brought forth by the climate crisis are more apparent as temperatures rise...
Written by: Greg McDermid, Joule A Bergerson, and Sheri Madigan
Hidden among all of the troubling environmental headlines from 2019 — and let’s face it, there were plenty — was one encouraging sign: the world is waking up to the reality of climate...
Written by: Jayur Mehta and Tara Skipton
Native North Americans first arrived in Florida approximately 14,550 years ago. Evidence for these stone-tool-wielding, megafauna-hunting peoples can be found at the bottom of numerous limestone freshwater sinkholes in Florida’s Panhandle and along the ancient...
Written by: Kimberly White
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has announced a call for proposals for climate change adaptation projects. Through the WCS Climate Adaptation Fund, WCS invites non-profit conservation organizations that are implementing methods that help wildlife and ecosystems...
Written by: Kimberly White
The City of Houston has committed to 100 percent renewable energy. Mayor Sylvester Turner announced that the city has teamed up with NRG Energy to power all municipal operations with renewable energy beginning in July.
Through the...