Amid the growing threats of climate crisis and habitat fragmentation, constructed wetlands are gaining popularity as natural water-cleaning systems.
Environment
A documentary film chronicles the growth—and rare success—of a movement to take down a wall of shipping containers on the U.S-Mexico border.
A growing trend of building wetlands as a means of wastewater filtration has surprising benefits: thriving wildlife, vibrant tourism, and a sense of community ownership.
Indigenous writer Robin Wall Kimmerer explains why a new massive green-energy powered industrial park in western New York State threatens communities and habitats.
The National Climate Assessment affirms that Indigenous peoples bear both the weight of climate change’s impacts and carry knowledge that may help lessen its burden.
The latest addition to the prestigious UNESCO list—the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks, created by Indigenous people 2,000 years ago—“preserves the future of our past.”
To decolonize college campuses, BIPOC students, allies, alumni, and faculty are reintroducing Indigenous growing practices.
This community-developed plan could serve as a model for how to simultaneously decarcerate and decarbonize.
Despite its flaws, advocates hope the film will promote awareness and understanding of the complex MMIW issue
Will New York perpetuate the shameful practices of the colonialist past—or take a stand for justice at last?
Watercolor renditions of orchids, rhododendrons, and other Indigenous blooms help protect the region’s floral biodiversity in the face of climate change.
When Hurricane Ian hit Florida in late September 2022, it took more than 100 lives, becoming the deadliest storm to hit the United States since Katrina in 2005. Hurricane Ian
A coalition of churches has achieved some successes in resisting and mitigating against rent gouging and displacement after Hurricane Ian.
Wetlands and mangrove forests absorb water, waves, and salt to provide economic security for coastal communities.
Western media covered the devastating floods in Libya with little mention of NATO’s role in the war that has led to crumbling infrastructure.
A newly formed organization called Climate Defiance is challenging the Biden administration to live up to its climate change promises.
New York is the first state to mandate renewable energy in a way that explicitly rejects the neoliberal obligation to put corporate profits first.
The climate emergency is here. Our political system isn’t responding at scale, so climate activists are stepping up their game.
The people of Lāhainā are helping each other recover and design a future that is more sustainable for the land and its people.
Celebrating victories and decrying injustices, the march was a rallying cry for Indigenous rights.
Racial justice activist Jason Blake, whose nephew Jacob Blake was shot by Kenosha police, makes the case for marching to end fossil fuels at a major protest on Sept. 17 in New York City.
A surge of public interest in mushrooms is challenging mycology’s colonial legacy—and reclaiming its traditional relationships.
Urban waterways have many benefits—but they’re not accessible to all communities.
Frontline communities from California to Puerto Rico lead the fight for energy democracy.
The takeover only lasted a few minutes. However, its impact was felt as far away as Europe.
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