Victory: Indigenous Community Wins Decades-Long Battle to Safeguard Land
Written by: Maxwell Radwin
An Indigenous community in Ecuador has finally obtained national protections for part of its territory after decades of fighting off deforestation and pollution in its mega-diverse rainforests.
Ecuador’s National System of Protected Areas now includes the 5,497-hectare (13,583-acre) ancestral Tiwi Nunka Forest,...
High School Students Create Recyclable, Eco-Friendly Hydroponics Garden – and You Can Too!
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...
New Perspectives: Empowering Creative Thinking for a Sustainable Future
Written by: The Amaranthine Foundation
As societies advance, so do our visions of the future. Inevitably, through the industrial revolution, these visions have become increasingly entangled with technology. Today, with the unstoppable development of digital technologies, the future is often tied into invisible digital worlds.
In...
Why reality TV might be the answer to mass market uptake of sustainable housing
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...
2019 Green Difference Awards: Highlighting Heroes of Green Education
Written by: Kimberly White
Project Green Schools has announced the honorees for the 2019 Green Difference Awards.
Project Green Schools is an award-winning organization focused on greening schools and developing the next generation of environmental leaders. They have been recognized by the US Department of...
Rihanna’s Foundation Pledges $15 Million to Support Climate Justice Movement
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,...
Our Common Future: The Pathway to Stockholm+50
Interview with Daniel Perell, Representative to the United Nations for the Baha'i International Community
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SNtzdBtQNU
Interview TranscriptTranscribed by Otter AI
Kimberly WhiteHello, and welcome back to Common Home Conversations. Today we're joined by Daniel Perell, Representative to the United Nations for the Baha'i International Community. Thank you...
The Nature Conservancy Launches #WinForEarth
Written by: Kimberly White
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has launched an environmental contest in honor of Earth Month. The Win for Earth contest aims to celebrate the everyday actions people can take to help the earth and lead more sustainable lives.
To enter the...
Robin Sidman-Buchanan is Empowering and Developing the Next Generation of Environmental Leaders in the U.S. and Across the Globe
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 Founder and Executive Director of Project Green Schools, Robin...
Snorkeling Grandmothers Uncover Large Venomous Sea Snake Population in New Caledonia
Written by: Shreya Dasgupta
A group of seven women in their 60s and 70s, who call themselves “the fantastic grandmothers,” have helped uncover a surprisingly large population of venomous sea snakes in the waters surrounding Nouméa, the capital of the French Pacific territory of New...
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