Nairobi Declaration Calls for Indigenous-Led Conservation
The Nairobi Declaration is an advocacy statement calling for Indigenous-led conservation, consent and transparency.
How to Live on Earth: What the Free Documentary Says About Working With Nature
How to Live on Earth is Open Planet's free 96-minute documentary on working with nature instead of against it.
Do Houseplants Actually Clean Your Air? What the Research Really Shows
Research on fan-assisted botanical biofilters does not mean ordinary potted plants can clean a normally ventilated room.
Beyond Green: What the Evidence Says About Biodiversity and Wellbeing
Studies link biodiversity to wellbeing, but the evidence is associative and perception matters.
Iconic Joshua Tree in Danger of Disappearing from the Mojave Desert
The Joshua tree is a unique and iconic species of the Mojave Desert that is facing challenging times with the threat of extinction due to climate change. Biologists are afraid that climate
Rahul Somvanshi
Chemical Spill in Philadelphia Suburb Sparks Water Contamination Fears
On March 24, Trinseo, a company that manufactures various materials, mistakenly released a latex emulsion product into a nearby storm drain in Bristol, Penn. This has caused a lot of concern among
Karmactive Team
New Satellite Images Show The Incoming Invasion of Massive Sargassum Seaweed Belt Threatening Florida and Caribbean Coastlines
A massive belt of seaweed called sargassum is expected to approach Florida and the Caribbean, causing numerous problems as it washes ashore. The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt, spreading from West Africa to
Ocean Warming in Overdrive: 50% Increase in Marine Heat Waves, with Catastrophic Consequences
A newly discovered phenomenon affecting the sea floor of the North American continental shelves & other areas around the globe is called “bottom marine heat waves”. Australia, the Mediterranean, & the Tasmanian
Govind Tekale
Yosemite National Park Reopens after 3-Week Closure Due to Severe Storms and Snow Accumulation
Yosemite National Park was closed on 25 February due to severe storms and snow accumulation, which led to damages and road closures. On 18 March the park partially reopened, but only limited
Microsoft Pledges to Remove Historical Emissions Through CarbonCapture’s Wyoming Facility
Microsoft has decided to buy carbon removal credits from CarbonCapture, a Los Angeles-based startup. CarbonCapture is setting up a direct air capture (DAC) plant in Wyoming named Project Bison. The DAC plant
Elon Musk’s Plans To Dispose Wastewater In Texas As Concerned Locals Oppose
Musk’s Boring Company plans to discharge almost 142,000 gallons of wastewater into the Colorado River and across an on-site spray field each day. Many of the controversial billionaire’s new neighbors have raised
Central California Struggles with Flooding and Water Management
California citizens are bracing chaos and devastation caused by the recent snow and torrential rains, which flooded several communities. The water levels at Pine Flat reservoir have reached a critical point, and
Battle Between Rich and Poor Nations Delays UN Report on Climate Change
Governments gave their blessing on Sunday to a major new UN report on Climate Change (CC), and the battle between rich & poor developing nations over emissions targets & financial aid to
Glacier Found Near Mars’ Equator Suggests Implications for the Planet’s Habitability
A relict glacier near the equator of Mars has been discovered by scientists. It suggests the presence of surface water ice on the planet in recent times. The glacier was found in