Johnny Dabrowski (far left) at Cop 26, Dubai, UAE, with members of Climate Education Coalition and rock star and supporter, Nile Rodgers More than 50% of young people cannot explain climate change or what it means, at a critically important moment, in human history. At a time when they are the very same generation which will be responsible for managing how we survive rising temperatures and all the issues that entails. However, it’s not their fault, it’s the many governments around the world, who are not teaching climate education in every school, at every grade level, routinely. Nelson Mande ..read more

Marie SALLOIS Georgina GRENON Every 7th, of every month, we ask the questions you’re all thinking for a 2 minute read that gives you the low down on the latest stories. With the 2024, Paris Olympics gearing up to start on July 26th we caught up with some of their senior team to see how important sustainability is to these Olympics. Here’s our conversation with IOC’s’ Director of Sustainability Marie Sallois and Georgina Grenon, Director of Environmental Excellence, Paris Olympics 2024. 1:  When the Olympics come to town, it can often mean an explosion in bu ..read more

It appears that baby fever is all around us, from ads for a never ending supply chain of new infant products on television, to the rise of mommy vloggers on social media, to a seemingly obsessive array of articles on how to raise a baby Einstein. What we probably do not see on our timelines is that infertility is a real and growing issue which affects approximately 1 in every 6 couples who hope to conceive. In fact, the worldwide fertility rate has been decreasing at a rate of nearly 1% per year from 1960 through 2018.  Recent studies have revealed a hidden and often tiny villain behind ..read more

People think of basketball and they think of the NBA, the WNBA, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant,  March Madness and California native Monique Billings, number 25 and forward for the Los Angeles Sparks, to name a few. Although sustainability is not the first word that comes to mind when you think of the game, it is something that is creeping into the NBA’s vocabulary as well as their messaging. This month marks the first year anniversary of one of their newest environmental programs: Launched last April 2023, their Arena Sustainability Task Force has the aim of reducing waste, increasing recycl ..read more

April 23rd is International Book Day, so there’s never been a better time to read the books that champion planet Earth. Here’s EARTHDAY.ORG’s 2024 eclectic list of the books we love. Some of them inspire action, some make us think about the world in a different way, some had a massive impact, and some are just fantastic reads. So, grab a mug of tea and settle down… 1. Silent Spring (1962) by Rachel Carson Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring was published in 1962, and it is hard to overestimate the impact of this truly seminal book. Carson had risen through the ranks to become the editor-in-chief o ..read more

On April 22, 1970, an estimated 20 million Americans banded together to emphatically tell their government the time had come to prioritize the environment. This one day was the culmination of weeks of impassioned work by the Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson, and graduate-student Denis Hayes, who Nelson had turned to for help in making it happen. Both of them were inspired to act after witnessing a massive oil spill in Santa Barbara in California. They chose April 22, as it sat comfortably between Spring Break and final after exams, giving them the best opportunity to see students support thei ..read more

Armenia is an ancient country which lies just beneath the sprawling Caucasus Mountains, celebrated for its scenery, its wonderful hospitality, its deep Christian roots and its biodiversity. Yet, over time, the country’s bioresources have been gradually depleted, and it was named as one of Conservation International’s 25 most endangered regions. Armenia is used to dealing with crises, and, in the midst of this one, many groups of citizens stepped up to start restoring their country’s environment. These efforts have been largely led by the impressive work of the Armenia Tree Project.  The ..read more

Do you ever feel paralyzed by climate anxiety? Want to help the planet, but not sure how to go about it? I can assure you, you are not alone.  According to Yale, as of July 2023, 7% of the U.S. population was experiencing diagnosable “psychological distress” as a result of the climate crisis, with higher rates of anxiety attributable to people who identify as Hispanic/Latino or Gen Z/Millennial.  Which is why I was so excited when I first heard about Denver Public Schools Students for Climate Action (DPSS4CA). This student-led organization has turned despair into action by lobbying ..read more

Whether it’s the lively tunes of Beyoncé or the timeless, slow jazz of Miles Davis, music is all around us. With paid streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music, listening to your favorite song has become easier than ever before. As a result, music sales have been increasing at significant rates and last year globally reached their highest total sales since 1999, peaking at an astounding $28.6 billion, However, with this extreme growth also comes the heavy environmental toll associated with music production, tours, and festivals.  Music production — from recording and distributin ..read more

Television and film take us to far-away worlds and put us in other characters’ shoes where we can all escape for a short period of time. Movies and television shows do an important service to those of us who especially need the break! Recently large productions like Oppenheimer are ”blowing up” in the entertainment industry, with eye-catching visual effects and a star-studded cast. Although a bomb was not actually used, drums of fuel were set on fire to mimic the historical explosions and while it is undoubtedly true that these box office extravaganzas produce truly eye -catching visual effec ..read more