Cities Around the World are Helping the Earth Breathe Again
For decades, modern cities were built around the same idea: more roads, more parking lots, more concrete, and more asphalt.…
Category: Environment
Facing Heatwaves: How European Cities Are Adapting to Help Their Residents
Whether you live in Europe—or have family or friends there—you have probably heard about it: over the past few weeks,…
World Oceans Day 2026: Strong Marine Protected Areas for Our Blue Planet
On June 8, 2026, World Oceans Day will be celebrated under the theme “Strong Marine Protected Areas for Our Blue…
World Environment Day 2026: When Nature Becomes Our Best Ally Again
On June 5, World Environment Day will be hosted in Baku, Azerbaijan. The United Nations Environment Programme has chosen the…
International Plastic Free Day 2026: How Reuse Is Becoming Infrastructure
Every May 25th, International Plastic Free Day — launched by the non-profit Free the Ocean — invites people around the…
The Urban Bee Revival: How Cities are Becoming Unexpected Sanctuaries for Pollinators
As the world marks World Bee Day 2026 on May 20, this year’s theme: “Together with Bees, for People and…
Martin Wikelski, the Man Who Wants to Connect Nature to Space
Among the 33 individuals honored in 2026 by National Geographic for their contributions to our understanding of the planet, Martin…
A World Tour of Action on Earth Day
Each year, Earth Day invites reflection on the state of our planet, and on the role we each play in…
A New Generation Rethinks Ocean Restoration
As World Water Day 2026 draws global attention to the essential role of water in sustaining life, this article continues…
Ice Stupas: When Ice Becomes the Solution
A Fragile Winter Across the Himalayas The winter of 2024–25 was one of the driest and warmest on record in…