The article from EcoWatch highlights a new study that reveals an alarming increase in leaf death in tropical forests due to climate change. This phenomenon is particularly concerning because it disrupts the forests’ ability to absorb carbon dioxide, thereby exacerbating global warming. The study underscores the vital role tropical forests…

The article on NPR discusses a landmark lawsuit in California where the state is suing several major oil companies for their role in contributing to climate change. The lawsuit aims to hold these companies accountable for the environmental damage and seeks compensation for the impact on communities, particularly those most…

The article from The Guardian reports on a concerning scientific finding that Earth is now operating well outside the “safe operating space” for humanity due to various environmental stressors. Researchers indicate that factors like climate change, biodiversity loss, and the disruption of biogeochemical flows have put the planet on a…

The article from YES! Magazine delves into the concept of “energy democracy,” which advocates for community-led renewable energy projects as a means of social and economic empowerment. By exploring examples and case studies, the article underscores how transitioning from fossil fuels to renewables can be more equitable and democratic when…

The article on Fine Gardening takes readers into Keith’s vegetable garden, offering a detailed look at his approach to gardening that includes tips and insights on planting methods, soil preparation, and seasonal planting choices. Keith’s garden serves as an example of how attentive care, proper planning, and the right selection…

The Biden-Harris Administration, through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), has announced an investment of $1 billion in nearly 400 projects aimed at enhancing rural infrastructure, healthcare, and economic development. The funding aims to support the administration’s broader goals of creating jobs, addressing climate change, and building equitable opportunities…

MARALAL IS A SLEEPY TOWN, several hours north of Nairobi in northern Kenya. It borders the Kirisia Forest, a vast, dense, and mountainous ecosystem that spans 780 square kilometers and generates water for more than 150,000 people living in the parched lowlands below. The forest is home to the Samburu…

The US’ first serious legislative attempt to tackle the climate crisis, the Inflation Reduction Act, is hitting its first anniversary both lauded for turbocharging a seismic shift to clean energy while also weathering serious attack from Republicans. Joe Biden hailed the bill, which despite its name is at heart a…

An urgent rescue operation is underway to save Florida coral species from extinction as a mass bleaching event and die-off from unprecedented water temperatures spreads across reefs in the the Florida Keys. Multiple reefs around the Florida Keys are now completely bleached or dead in a grim escalation that took…

Raging wildfires fanned by hurricane winds have devastated the historic town of Lahaina on Hawaii’s island of Maui. Brian Schatz, a US senator from the state, said on social media that Lahaina is “almost totally burnt to the ground”. At least six people were killed in Maui County, officials said…