Climate

Written by: Kimberly White It is that time of year again- World Environment Day! Celebrated every year on June 5th, the United Nation’s biggest annual event to promote and advocate for positive environmental action takes the global stage again...

Written by: Stephen Hall Predators such as wolves and brown bears were once a common sight in Europe and could be found roaming in every country on the continent. Their numbers began dwindling as the human population grew exponentially, and they...

Written by: Evelyn Smail The changing climate is transforming the global agricultural landscape. As our planet heats, areas suitable for growing key crops such as rice, corn and wheat are advancing north. These new ‘agricultural frontiers’ could increase current farmland by over...

Written by: Samantha Harrington The scientific consensus that climate change is happening and that it is human-caused is strong. Scientific investigation of global warming began in the 19th century, and by the early 2000s, this research began to coalesce into confidence...

Written by: Victoria Masterson Cities play a critical role in decarbonization efforts, which aim to reduce greenhouse gas and other emissions to net zero. But they can't do it alone. That's why 40 mayors and governors in the C40 network, which...

Written by: Kimberly White  The Egyptian government has chosen Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry to lead this year's UN Climate Change Conference. Egypt's Minister of Environment, Dr. Yasmine Fouad, will take on the role of COP27 Ministerial Coordinator and...

Written by: Matthew Adams As a psychologist, I have been researching, writing and talking about psychological and social responses to climate change for over ten years. An increasingly common response appears to be extreme worry. The University of Bath recently published...

Written by: Giuseppe Sala The global COVID-19 pandemic has caused immense suffering, throwing the global economy into upheaval and bringing hardship to many, including the elderly, working families and those most vulnerable in our communities. In the wake of this...

Written by: Kimberly White  The world is ignoring one of its most powerful climate mitigation tools: nature. A new film starring teen climate activist and Fridays for Future founder, Greta Thunberg, hopes to change that.  Nature Now is an independent short...

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 Co-Founder and Executive Director of...