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Illegal Deforestation in Paraguay Linked to Luxury Automakers

The forests of the Gran Chaco in Paraguay continue to be the target of illegal deforestation, prompting one of the world’s last uncontacted Indigenous nations to reportedly reach out to express their concern over the continued encroachment by outsiders.

10/21/21

In Benton Harbor, Residents’ Complaints of Lead-Tainted Water Carry Echoes

When Carmela Patton moved into her Benton Harbor home from a nearby apartment complex, she didn’t think twice about turning on the faucet to boil noodles or get a drink.

10/18/21

How Drones Are Helping to Restore CA’s Kelp Forests

California’s kelp forests began collapsing in 2013 when a mysterious syndrome threw the ecosystem out of balance — now, drones are being used to help restore the plants.

10/18/21

Inside a Category 4 Hurricane

For the first time ever, a remote-controlled ocean drone sailed into the eye of a category 4 hurricane to help researchers understand one of the most extreme weather conditions on Earth.

10/18/21

Food Systems Are Causing Biodiversity Loss

To save biodiversity, our food systems need a major overhaul.

10/18/21

Some Insurers Are Failing to Pay Damages Linked to Climate Change

This couple lost their home in the 2018 Camp Fire in California — 3 years later, they’re still fighting with their insurance company.

10/18/21

Why We Need to Grow More Indigenous Foods

The industrialization of food harshly impacts developing countries — but growing more indigenous foods might offer a solution

10/18/21

Brazilian Street Artist Creates Mural From Ashes of the Amazon

‘This mural is a protest, a cry for help’ — This Brazilian street artist created a 10,000 sq ft mural using ashes from the Amazon rainforest.

10/18/21

How the Military Industrial Complex Affects the Climate Crisis

'What is a real threat is climate change’ — This U.S.

10/18/21

How China's Energy Crisis Impacts the World

China is experiencing a significant energy crisis — here's what that means for the rest of the world Enodo Economics.

10/18/21

Climate Advocates Call Brazil’s Major Drought A ‘Warning Sign’

Brazil is experiencing one of the worst droughts in nearly a century — and climate advocates are calling for the gov't to take action.

10/18/21

Jaden Smith Honored by UCLA’s Institute of the Environment and Sustainability for Activism

Jaden Smith's latest project?