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Brain stunting, a detrimental cognitive effect of early childhood malnutrition, threatens to preserve economic inequality and injustice in the Philippines.
As rising seas threaten its homes, coastlines and sovereignty, Tuvalu is fighting to preserve its land and culture and demanding stronger action against climate change.
Sea turtle hatching tours are often marketed as ecologically beneficial experiences, but choosing the wrong one could prioritize visitor entertainment over animal welfare and effectively haunt hatchlings for the rest of their lives.
Once widespread across California, Indigenous cultural burning is now regaining attention in wildfire management.
Following the earthquakes on June 24, organizations are mobilizing to provide food, water, medical care and relief services to Venezuela.
Uganda’s latest media shutdown is about more than press freedom: it offers a glimpse into how power is being exercised, and perhaps transferred, in one of Africa’s longest-serving governments.
As the United States prepares for its anniversary celebrations, Indigenous communities are using the national spotlight to emphasize tribal sovereignty and history.
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While Greta Thunberg may be the most well-known young climate activist, here are 6 more from around the world. India, the Philippines, Scotland, Uganda, Argentina and Mexico are all home to climate leaders under age 30.