Main Stories

It is consistently people of colour that bear the burden of risk. And that means that preventing runaway climate change will also avert an epic racial injustice.

As more and more people realize that marginalized groups bear the brunt of climate change issues, environmental justice is picking up traction at long last.

The Modular Man has been widely used in architectural design, to the unintended discrimination of a majority of the world’s population. It’s time for a change.

The Iron Curtain Trail, within the European Green Belt, stands as a symbol of progress and equality, unifying communities that still feel the scars of long separation.

This comprehensive guide to the sustainability of denim explores the history of jeans, their impact on environmental and human health, and their hopes for a sustainable future.

No one ever said avoiding catastrophic climate change would be easy. Perhaps that’s why we keep sleep walking toward disaster.

Silvia Häberlein, of the Nuremberg-based “beach cleaner”, discusses her love for sustainability and her fears for the future.

The garment industry, like many industries across the globe, has taken a massive hit during the pandemic, disproportionately affecting women.

A personal essay on the difficulty of trying to live in an environmentally progressive way, accepting imperfection, without losing all hope.

Easter, where all is not so sweet, for this quasi-healthy treat may in fact come at the cost of much untold suffering.

In Malawi, where a recent ban on single-use plastics has forced people to think outside the box, there is a growing resurgence of an almost-forgotten technique.

A vaccination clinic volunteer shares the experience of living and working in a state where public sentiment frequently opposes government interference.

She’s the founder of “Nightswim”, a sustainable leisurewear brand based in Los Angeles and Costa Rica that is dedicated to the rights of consumers, workers, and the environment.

To address the Malawi water crisis, a collaboration between the government and key NGOs is attempting to curb the disastrous lack of access to this resource that is affecting broad swathes of the country.

In East Africa, experts are warning of new threat to food security, that of an unprecedented locust outbreak that began at the end of 2019.

Chitetezo Mbaula: The innovative cooking stove that is sweeping across rural Malawi, and encouraging environmental conservation in its wake.

Covid-19 restrictions in Malawi have inadvertently had an adverse affect on the demand for onions, and thus have had a devastation effect on the livelihoods of the country’s onion farmers.

The situation in our oceans is worse then ever. It’s time to review the facts, and discuss what we as individuals can do to help.

Sustainable Fabric: Not all fabrics are created equal, especially as regards the costs of production and disposal to the environment and to human health.

Dismantling the white supremacist foundation underpinning all three of these movements will take everyone working together. Get involved undoing the harms ravaging your local community using these 3 tips.

Sustainability Education, the exploration of sustainability issues as an essential component of school curricula, is well overdue for global recognition.

Urban Composting: Food waste is a global issue, but one which several cities are taking steps to address, in a movement that is now beginning to spread.

Banana, pineapple, and coconut might make you think of a fruit salad; yet all three plants are now being used to make durable and sustainable fabrics.

Single-use plastic is undergoing a resurgence during the Covid-19 pandemic. Not surprisingly, it’s already adding significantly to ocean plastic pollution. Here are 5 ways to protect yourself from Covid-19 while staying plastic-free.

Covid-19 and Tourism: The past three months have seen a lot changes, some terrible, others more optimistic. One thing is certain: things should not go back to the way they were.

Countries the world over are responding to the current pandemic in different ways, with many instituting lockdowns of varying severities and lengths. Ana writes from Novi Sad, illuminating us of the effect upon everday life in Serbia.

We can’t put climate change on hold while we deal with a pandemic. But we can listen to Covid-19’s message and take climate action before it gets worse.

Water, Air and Land (WAL) Nexus: Creating a Safe Space for Preserving Climate and Achieving Food Security while wisely using the free gifts of nature.

Recently, governments around the world have placed an unprecedented demand on humanity. Could this response to COVID-19 help us to rediscover ourselves?

Mangrove forest restoration: Communities living along the coast of Kenya are protecting these ecosystems while also utilizing them to support livelihoods

Unfortunately, there is no “easy” climate change solution equivalent to coughing into your elbow or washing your hands for 20 seconds. So what’s the winning strategy for climate activists now?

Governments must seize this opportunity to move beyond “planning normalcy” to something that empowers everyone to move more healthily and freely—for the benefit of individuals and the planet.

In some frequently forgotten parts of the world, there are no schools or other educational institutions. The chances for learning here are slim, if there are any at all.

Combating the climate crisis requires a global effort, but governments of poorer nations must also consider economic development, and the needs of their struggling populations.

Recently, the value of community gardens has become multifaceted and unique, from providing fresh food for neighbors to rejuvenating and sustaining the environment.

It has been a great pleasure this year for me to able to present more stories than ever before. Once again, thank you for joining us.