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...
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 activist and Co-Founder of...
Written by: Kimberly White
Climate change is no longer just a threat to future generations or some far away place. It is happening now, and it affects all of us, no matter where we live.
Climate change is causing extreme weather...
Written by: Kimberly White
Greenland has suspended all new oil and gas exploration in an effort to combat climate change and focus on sustainable development.
The Greenlandic government, Naalakkersuisut, announced it would no longer issue new licenses for oil and gas...
Written by: Kimberly White
On May 7th, WattTime announced a new project in collaboration with Carbon Tracker, Google, and the World Resources Institute (WRI).
The project will quantify carbon emissions from all of the world’s largest power plants by utilizing...
Written by: James Dacey
More people are moving to cities. Some forecasts predict that two thirds of the world’s population will live in urban areas by the middle of the century, and in Europe that figure may be 84 percent. Recognizing the...
Written by: Kimberly White
Global Wildlife Conservation and the Wildlife Conservation Society are working to save Mesoamerica’s five largest forests. The wildlife groups teamed up with four Central American countries, the Central American Commission for Environment and Development (CCAD), Indigenous...
Written by: Kimberly White
Climate change is no longer some distant threat that will only affect future generations and faraway places. The climate emergency is here, it is happening right now, and it affects everyone, everywhere. However, one group of...
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...
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....