
A landmark UN report says the world will overshoot the 1.5° climate target. But hope is not lost
For over a decade, the world has been trying to limit global warming to 1.5°C. That’s no longer possible, according to a new United Nations report. But it's not time to give up, experts say.
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How Gloria Steinem helped shape feminism and gender equality
“The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off,” said Steinem, who founded Ms. magazine and pushed for equality.
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Climate change is messing with sports. Here are 10 ways athletes and fans can take action
From snowless ski slopes to dangerously hot conditions at the World Cup, climate change is changing the sports and recreation landscape. Fans and athletes have the power to make a difference.
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GoFundMe launches hub of verified Nepal flooding relief fundraisers
The death toll has reached over 1,000 in the wake of devastating flash floods in Nepal.
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What dandelions, bees, and outdoor play can teach kids about their responsibilities to nature
Outdoor and nature-based programs support children’s connections with the natural world and the development of ecological awareness.
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How journalists are winning back the trust of marginalized communities
Trust in journalism was displaced long before the rise of digital and social media. Here's how individual reporters are building it back.
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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library had a proven impact on children around the world
Worldwide evidence shows that children enrolled in the Imagination Library were significantly more likely to display foundational early literacy skills and to develop an interest in reading compared to those not in the program.
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All the places you can find the 'rescued climate data' the Trump administration has erased
The Trump administration has shut down websites like climate.gov and other climate data projects. Academics, journalists, and nonprofit organizations are working to rebuild what has been lost.
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As climate change worsens flooding, some places are becoming 'sponge cities'
Across the continental U.S., intense single-day precipitation events are growing more frequent, fueled by warming air that can hold increasing levels of moisture.
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Visible mending: Why you should give your clothes a second life — and show off the repairs
Extending a garment’s life by just nine more months can reduce its carbon, water, and waste footprints by up to 20%.
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5 ways to add more time in nature to your routine — even during work hours
Getting outside despite your 9‑to‑5 job can improve your mental health. Here are some expert-backed tips to spend more time in nature.
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Every $1 a city spends on parks returns $3 — and scientists want more trees
Researchers are calling for cities to double down on one of the simplest yet most powerful solutions to many problems - planting more trees.
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