Environment

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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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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July 22, 2025

Portugal Creates 38,000-Square-Mile Sanctuary Around Underwater Mountains Home to 850 Species

Protecting our oceans is now more important than ever. And while there are actions that organizations and the general public can do to help, some of the most direct and powerful efforts are the ones that come from governments. That’s why Portugal’s recent creation of a 38,000-square-mile sanctuary is so important and impactful. The new marine protected area (MPA) covers Gorringe Ridge, home to 850 marine species.

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June 20, 2025

Living 3D-Printed Structures Pull Carbon Dioxide From the Air

This year's Venice Architecture Biennale revolves around the theme that asks designers to consider how architecture can address global challenges by incorporating technology. The Canada Pavilion has certainly taken that theme to heart with its presentation of Picoplanktonics, living 3D-printed sculptures that give back rather than take from the environment. Picoplanktonics is the brainchild of Living Room Collective, a team of architects, scientists, artists, and educators led by architect and biodesigner Andrea Shin Ling.

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