Turkish Teens Create Innovative Device to Treat and Reuse 90% of Laundry Wastewater, Win $100,000 in Global Sustainability Competition
The Earth Prize has announced the winner of its $200,000 environmental sustainability competition.
The Earth Prize named Team Delavo victorious in its 2023 edition of the competition. Comprised of four young women, Yagmur, Avjin, Damla, and Irmak from Diyarbakir, Turkey, Team Delavo looked to tackle...
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Climate change is a topic on the minds of countless global citizens.
The IPCC’s most recent installment, deemed a “final warning” by some, outlines how humanity’s actions over the last 200 years have caused a temperature rise of 1.1°C above pre-industrial levels, causing widespread damage...
Transfarmation: Leah Garcés Takes on Factory Farms, Empowers Farmers to Shift to Plant-Based Agriculture
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 Mercy for Animals, Leah Garcés.
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Arctic Angels and Ice Defenders: Inge Relph Leads the Intergenerational Charge on Arctic Protection
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 Co-Founder and Executive Director of Global Choices, Inge Relph.
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From Anti-Apartheid Activist to Head of International Climate Powerhouse: Tasneem Essop is Leading the Fight for Climate Justice
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 justice activist and Executive Director of Climate Action Network...
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...
Lina Carvajal Bridges Art, Technology, and Wellbeing to Regenerate and Restore Coral in Mesoamerica and the Caribbean
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.
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Victoria Lichet Leads the Charge for the Recognition of Our Environmental Rights
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 Executive Director of the Global Pact Coalition, Victoria Lichet.
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SHE Changes Climate: Bianca Pitt is Leading the Fight for Gender Parity in Climate Negotiations
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 SHE Changes Climate, Bianca Pitt.
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Earth Prize Names Youth Finalists in Global $200,000 Sustainability Competition
Finalists have been selected for the 2023 Earth Prize competition.
An initiative of the Geneva-based Earth Foundation, the Earth Prize is an environmental sustainability competition for teens. Each year, students from around the globe are invited to submit their solutions to one of the world’s...
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