The world has undeniably entered a new climatic era. The narrative of future danger has dissolved into a stark reality of present-day crisis, and the most compelling evidence is found in the globe's extremes. It is in the far...
The Black Rock Desert in Nevada is one of America's last truly remote places, a vast, flat expanse of delicate alkali soil that forms a unique and fragile ecosystem. Yet, for one week each year, this pristine landscape is...
The story of Teflon is a stark lesson in unintended consequences, where a solution to one crisis sparked another. Born from the urgent need to replace toxic refrigerants in 1929,...
Earth, ancient and enduring, existed before humanity and will persist after us. Our perception of dominance, fueled by technological advancement, masks our fragile existence within a delicate web of life. From space, Earth's...
The oil-rich region of Unity State in South Sudan has been grappling with a silent crisis: the devastating impact of oil pollution on its people and environment. The unprecedented flooding in recent years, exacerbated by...
Climate change is a pressing global issue that is causing a significant rise in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. These events, such as heatwaves, droughts, floods, and wildfires, have far-reaching...
California, a state often romanticized for its sunshine and celebrity, is facing a critical water shortage that threatens its way of life. The once-mighty Los Angeles River, a symbol of the state's cinematic allure, now stands...
Mountaineering, once a source of awe and beauty, is facing an uncertain future. Danny Arnold and his friend, extreme mountaineers, seek the ultimate thrill scaling the Piz Palü at...
On February 3rd, 2023, a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, causing a massive fire and prompting the evacuation of the town. The...
Narrated by Academy Award-winning actress Kate Winslet, "Eating Our Way to Extinction" is a powerful documentary that explores the impact of industrial animal agriculture on the environment, human health, and animal welfare....
In 2015, Pope Francis wrote an encyclical letter entitled "Laudato si', mi' Signore" (Italian for "Praised be, my Lord") which addresses the relationship between human beings and the...
Water is now becoming a scarce resource. Throughout man's history, stretching back to prehistoric times, no one would have thought that water would disappear and dry up. It was a resource that no one ever really worried about....
The decreasing amount of groundwater worldwide, especially in places with traditionally high levels, is a significant cause for concern. Winters are also becoming shorter and summers longer, and more water that the ground would...
Today, some parts of the world are literally drying up, affecting communities, both rich and poor. Natural water wells have run dry at a rate never before seen, and a growing number of people are worried that increased water...
