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December 17, 2025

Indigenous “Solar Cooks” Swap Gas-Fired Ovens for Sunshine-Powered Stoves in Mexico

The Mexican state of Oaxaca boasts rich and expansive cuisine, which has become a source of national pride. The region is, unfortunately, also one of the poorest states in the country, meaning initiatives that reduce their bills and make resources more accessible to them can go a long way.

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December 9, 2025

Colombia Bans All New Oil and Mining Projects in Its Portion of the Amazon Rainforest

Colombia boasts a small fraction of the Amazon rainforest (6%), but it makes up 40% of the South American country.

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November 12, 2025

12,000 Acres of Forests and Wetlands Join Protected Nature Reserve in Minnesota

Minnesota is known for its enchanting forests, grasslands, and lakes, making up some of the most formidable landscapes in the...

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November 11, 2025

Man Collects Discarded Fishing Nets and Recycles Them Into Nylon Filaments for 3D Printing

Fishing nets are a necessary tool for fishermen around the world. But sadly, many of them end up in landfills, at best, and polluting the oceans, at worst. A man named Ian Falconer had experienced this firsthand. Hailing from Cornwall in the UK, he lived in a place known for its thriving fishing industry. Heartbroken after seeing discarded nets around the harbor near his home, he set out to find a solution.

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November 10, 2025

Life-Sized Concrete Cars Are Submerged To Create Artificial Coral Reefs in Miami

Miami is known for its sunny beaches, palm trees, and outdoor malls, but did you know it’s also home to...

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October 8, 2025

Pope Leo XIV Makes First Public Comments on Climate Change, Urges Public To Take Action

Building on the beliefs of his predecessor, Pope Leo XIV made a clear statement on climate change, asking citizens to...

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October 2, 2025

RIP Jane Goodall: Revered Primatologist and Conservationist Dead at 91

Dr. Jane Goodall, the pioneering naturalist whose observations of chimpanzees changed how we see nature, animals, and ourselves, has died. She was 91 years old. On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, the Jane Goodall Institute announced her passing on its Instagram page. “Dr. Goodall’s discoveries as an ethologist revolutionized science,” the institute wrote, “and was a tireless advocate for the protection and restoration of our natural world.

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September 6, 2025

Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize Come Together To Create a 14-Million-Acre Reserve in the Mayan Jungle

Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize share one of the most biodiverse habitats on the planet.

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August 18, 2025

Anish Kapoor and Greenpeace Partner on Powerful Environmental Installation in the North Sea

Renowned artist Anish Kapoor and Greenpeace have come together for a powerful art installation in the North Sea.

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August 13, 2025

20-Foot-Tall Remix ‘The Thinker’ Surrounded by Trash Pushes UN Leaders To Ratify Plastic Treaty [Interview]

Artist Benjamin Von Wong is known for his incredible installations dealing with environmental issues like e-waste and the overabundance of single-use plastic. While these issues are certainly critical to the long-term survival of our planet, his latest installation touches on something that has the potential to wreak havoc on our health: microplastics.

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