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Written by: James Dunk Last week, one of the world’s leading medical journals declared the medical community must act now to limit the health effects of climate change. In a stark editorial, readers of the New England Journal of Medicine were reminded that hospitals, even airconditioned and sterilised,...

Written by: YCC Team Many everyday choices — like washing your clothes in cold instead of hot water — are an opportunity to help reduce carbon pollution. A new book called “The Climate Action Handbook” gives people 100 ways to improve their habits at home and...

Written by: Kimberly White The Biden-Harris administration has announced a new funding initiative to support disadvantaged and underserved communities on the frontlines of environmental injustice.  The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled the Community Change Grants program, providing up to $2 billion in grants for...

Written by: Kimberly White  Faith institutions from around the globe are taking a stance against fossil fuels. Thirty-five faith institutions from seven countries have announced a multimillion-dollar divestment from fossil fuel companies in a joint statement from the World Council of Churches, Operation Noah, Laudato Si’...

Written by: Alex Thornton What happens to hair after it’s been trimmed? Usually, the piles of clippings are simply swept off the floor and discarded. But if you’re at a salon or barbershop in France, there’s a chance your hair will end up cleaning the ocean....

The Earth Prize competition has announced its 2023 scholars.  An environmental sustainability competition for teenagers across the globe, The Earth Prize recognizes students and schools with the best solutions to accelerate positive change and innovation in environmental sustainability.  The Earth Prize, an initiative of the Geneva-based...

It has been nearly fifty years since the historic UN Conference on the Environment in Stockholm. The 1972 conference was the first of its kind to prioritize environmental issues and represented a turning point in the development of international environmental politics. Since then, we...

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 artist and Founding Partner of Healing Coral, Lina Carvajal.  You have...

Interview with Fergus Watt, Coordinator for the Coalition for the UN We Need https://youtu.be/HZLaBMc0DSE Interview TranscriptTranscribed by Otter AI Kimberly WhiteHello and welcome to Common Home Conversations. Today we're joined by Fergus Watt, Coordinator for the Coalition for the UN We Need. Thank you so much for...

Courtesy of Landscape News Written by: Monica Evans Indigenous ways of managing landscapes have often been framed as the antithesis to progress. But most Indigenous communities hold intimate place-based knowledge, gained across generations, which is an ideal starting point for addressing contemporary challenges such as biodiversity loss, land...