Written by: Mark Maslin and Simon Lewis
Restoring the world’s forests on an unprecedented scale is “the best climate change solution available”, according to a new study. The researchers claim that covering 900m hectares of land – roughly the size of...
Written by: Elliot Honeybun-Arnolda and Lucas Friche
“Progress! What progress? You’ve removed the river. Destroyed nature. Driven the animals out!” said Snufkin to the park-keeper in Melody of Moominvalley.
The recent release of the video game Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley marks a continued...
Written by: Sean Fleming
Londoners worrying about air quality can now breathe a little easier, thanks to news from the city’s mayor.
There have been “dramatic improvements in London’s air quality across the capital since 2016,” the office of London...
Written by: Bin Xu
Peatlands are one of the most valuable terrestrial ecosystems in our fight against climate change. These deep layers of partially decayed plants and other organic material are tens of thousands of years old.
Globally, peatland covers more...
Written by: David Obura
A framework to help countries develop national strategies for the conservation and sustainable use of their natural resources is nearing completion. The so-called ‘post-2020’ global biodiversity framework will provide goals and targets to stem and reverse the decline...
Written by: Carlos Manuel Rodríguez Echandi and Frances Seymour
Governments and businesses that embrace nature-positive policies, practices and investments stand to gain, according to a new white paper from a World Economic Forum working group on scaling investments in nature. Put together...
Written by: Viniece Jennings
When many people think of New Year’s resolutions, they brainstorm ways to improve themselves for the year ahead. What if we expanded those aspirations to include resolutions that benefit our communities, society and the planet, too?
It...
Written by: Geoffrey Holland
"The Earth is what we all have in common."
Wendell Berry, American Cultural Critic
Humanity, all of humanity, has arrived at a daunting point of reckoning. All of the world's people—all genders, ethnicities, and nationalities—are caught up in...
Written by: Kimberly White
Companies, government agencies, and NGOs across the United States have come together in a new initiative to combat plastic pollution- the U.S.Plastics Pact.
Led by The Recycling Partnership and the World Wildlife Fund, the national initiatives aims...
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 the President and CEO of...












