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Written by: James McGregor Popular home makeover TV shows like “This Old House”, “Grand Designs”, and the “Property Brothers” are highly influential in setting new trends which ultimately shape consumer decisions and consumption patterns. What we as sustainability innovators have been missing is that these...

After months of anticipation, the time is here. The world’s foremost climate conference is kicking off in Dubai.  COP28 brings together world leaders, businesses, organizations, community decision-makers, academics, and activists for nearly two weeks of discussions centered around climate action in an effort to achieve...

Written by: Pearl Marvell One hundred years ago, the Colorado River Delta in northwestern Mexico was an area rich in wildlife and vegetation. But for decades, U.S. states have consumed most of the river’s water, leaving little to reach the delta. Combined with the effects...

Written by: Kimberly White  Rihanna is stepping up to do her part to combat climate change. The musician and beauty mogul has pledged to donate $15 million to support climate justice initiatives through her Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF). In partnership with Jack Dorsey’s philanthropic initiative, #StartSmall,...

Written by: Jasmine Wu Why should you care about hydroponics? If you’re looking for a new hobby during quarantine or just in need of some fresh, organic produce year-round, a garden may be the right choice for you, whether you live in a busy city or...

https://youtu.be/O6qBlTQBwxw Interview TranscriptTranscribed by Otter AI Kimberly WhiteHello and welcome to The Planetary Podcast. Today we are joined by Ingmar Rentzhog, Founder of We Don't Have Time. Thank you so much for joining us today, Ingmar! Ingmar RentzhogThank you so much, Kimberly. Kimberly WhiteYou and the We Don't...

Written by: Kimberly White  The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has named one of this year's winners of the UN's highest environmental honor, the Champions of the Earth award. UNEP has recognized Dr. Katharine Hayhoe in the science and innovation category for her "stalwart commitment...

International Women’s Month Q&A series Please tell us a little about yourself and your work with TerraPro Solutions.  As one of the only female CEOs of a privately held utility-scale renewable energy consulting practice, I am considered a trailblazer. My expertise is risk management for the...

Written by: Johnny Wood Think about how many products you buy each week. Now, how many of them come in containers made of single-use plastic, glass or other materials? What if this packaging could be reused? Not recycled, but collected, cleaned and reused.Globally, 141 million tonnes of...

Written by: YCC Team As the climate warms and the threat of water scarcity grows, a Native-governed nonprofit in Arizona is working to bring back Indigenous crops that are adapted to hot, dry conditions. The Ajo Center for Sustainable Agriculture trains Indigenous growers in traditional farming methods. And...