The more I look at our situation, the easier it actually gets to see how a deep, democratic, movement could change the operating system of our civilisation.
Environment
45 Degrees North: Five Trees in the Big Picture
Sometimes, when we don’t see the forest for the trees, we learn important lessons by taking a closer look at what’s “blocking” the view. Could the same principle help us better understand people when we seem divided on issues?
Sometimes, when we don’t see the forest for the trees, we learn important lessons by taking a closer look at what’s “blocking” the view. Could the same principle help us better understand people when we seem divided on issues?
Michigan’s New Tougher Limits on Factory Farm Waste Are a Long Time Coming
The water pollution regulations were issued five years ago. Why are they only being enforced now?
The water pollution regulations were issued five years ago. Why are they only being enforced now?
No, Bill Gates, We Don’t Have to Choose Between People & Planet (Commentary)
His suggestion that the world must choose between financing development or climate action falsely presents a zero-sum situation, she says, adding that Gates must publicly set the record straight before this idea is further used as a justification for backsliding on climate action.
His suggestion that the world must choose between financing development or climate action falsely presents a zero-sum situation, she says, adding that Gates must publicly set the record straight before this idea is further used as a justification for backsliding on climate action.
The Last Breath of the Himalayas: Can We Stop the Collapse?
Unchecked development is rapidly dismantling the life-support system for the entire North Indian subcontinent.
Unchecked development is rapidly dismantling the life-support system for the entire North Indian subcontinent.
Iowa Counties Keep Water Quality Monitoring Afloat After State Funding Cuts
The network offers key information for a state struggling with water pollution from agricultural runoff.
The network offers key information for a state struggling with water pollution from agricultural runoff.
Massive Turtle Bust in Mexico Reveals ‘Wild West’ of Wildlife Trafficking
They were destined for the U.S. and East Asia, according to Mexico’s Attorney General’s Office.
They were destined for the U.S. and East Asia, according to Mexico’s Attorney General’s Office.
Study Sheds New Light on the Moon’s Biggest Impact Crater
When astronauts land near the moon’s south pole as part of NASA’s Artemis program in a few years, they likely will find themselves in an unexpected treasure trove of clues that could help scientists better understand how Earth’s only natural satellite came to be, according to new research.
When astronauts land near the moon’s south pole as part of NASA’s Artemis program in a few years, they likely will find themselves in an unexpected treasure trove of clues that could help scientists better understand how Earth’s only natural satellite came to be, according to new research.
Armored Worms and Death-Ball Sponges Among Array of Life Newly Documented From the Deep Sea
The astonishing array of deep-sea life included a carnivorous “death-ball” sponge, unknown sea stars spanning multiple families, and new crustaceans.
The astonishing array of deep-sea life included a carnivorous “death-ball” sponge, unknown sea stars spanning multiple families, and new crustaceans.
These Airlines Are Leading on Sustainability Communications
Airplanes use a lot of fuel, and when they burn that fuel, they let out stuff that makes our planet warmer.
Airplanes use a lot of fuel, and when they burn that fuel, they let out stuff that makes our planet warmer.
How America’s Largest Meat Company Leverages Palantir’s Surveillance Tech
Palantir’s controversial software platform is capable of integrating vast amounts of data — but at what risk?
Palantir’s controversial software platform is capable of integrating vast amounts of data — but at what risk?
Foolish to Rebuild After a Wildfire or Flood? It Depends…
In recent years, the continued global prevalence of climate change has increased the number of weather-related catastrophes.
In recent years, the continued global prevalence of climate change has increased the number of weather-related catastrophes.
On the Right Track: Driving Innovation in European Rail Travel
Researchers across Europe are deploying advanced automation in rail transport and making it smarter, cleaner and more reliable for passengers and freight.
Researchers across Europe are deploying advanced automation in rail transport and making it smarter, cleaner and more reliable for passengers and freight.
India’s Ganga River Drying at Unprecedented Levels
Researchers extrapolated the Ganga’s water levels going back to the year 700 C.E. using a combination of paleoclimatic and historical data and hydrological modeling.
Researchers extrapolated the Ganga’s water levels going back to the year 700 C.E. using a combination of paleoclimatic and historical data and hydrological modeling.
One Man’s Mission to Rewild a Dying Lake
An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries.
An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries.
Save This Species: The ‘Little Three-Horned Devil,’ One of Puerto Rico’s Rarest Plants
As the island faces continuous urbanization, this rare shrub has gone unnoticed and ignored for decades, shrinking into near-forgotten obscurity.
As the island faces continuous urbanization, this rare shrub has gone unnoticed and ignored for decades, shrinking into near-forgotten obscurity.