Behind Hawaii’s Kalaupapa National Historical Park lies a rich history of loss, resilience and compassion now preserved as a memorial site.
Read MoreClimate Inequality Between the Global North and South
Wealthier, high-emitting countries have attempted to push climate responsibility onto developing nations in the Global South.
Read MoreCatalyst Planet’s 30 Best Books of 2025
An abundance of thought-provoking titles were published this year, covering a wide spectrum of genres, countries, global issues and diverse perspectives. Below is a list of our top fiction and nonfiction picks from authors around the world.
Read MoreThe Sinister Reason the Great Lakes Are So Clear
The Great Lakes are clearer now than ever before, but this clarity comes with a cost to local ecosystems.
Read MoreThe Disappearing Islands of Kiribati
Rising sea levels have swallowed up and flooded land in Kiribati, jeopardizing the South Pacific island nation’s future.
Read MoreThe Problem with “Fast Furniture”
Furniture used to be characterized by luxury or utility, but now it’s become just as disposable as last season’s polyester top.
Read MoreTruth in Fiction: Understanding India’s Class Struggle Through “The White Tiger”
The 2008 Booker Prize recipient, Aravind Adiga, and his book “The White Tiger” highlight and critique the reality of social disparity in India.
Read MoreAlaskan Coastal Wolves Are Dying of Mercury Poisoning
Wolves in coastal Alaska are turning sea otters as a source of food, dying of mercury poisoning as a result.
Read MoreFinding Community in China’s Underground Churches
Despite the threat imposed by the Chinese government, underground Chinese Christian communities continue to find hope.
Read MoreLithium Mining in the Salton Sea
The Hell’s Kitchen Project is underway to extract lithium from California’s Salton Sea, raising social, environmental and economic questions.
Read MorePolice Brutality Undermines Free Speech in Kenya
As Kenya protests proposed Finance Bills, police respond with violent force, threatening freedom of speech.
Read MoreArchitecture That Targets the Unhoused in Japan
Japan’s unhoused crisis is masked by urban design called hostile architecture, a tool used to alienate those experiencing homelessness, affecting the public in the process.
Read MoreBeyond The Disappearing Aral Sea
The Aral Sea has all but disappeared, spawning a new desert full of toxic sand; however, locals hope to emphasize the history, art and culture of the region as they work to redefine their future.
Read MoreThe History Behind Peru’s Bird Dropping Fertilizer
The boom and bust of Peru’s guano extraction and economy led to great impacts on the surrounding environment and ecosystems.
Read MoreBig Plastic’s Misinformation Machine
The plastic industry mirrors Big Tobacco by pushing harmful misinformation to the public
Read MoreShark Finning: Costa Rica’s Illegal Trade
As countries ban the practice of shark finning, Costa Rica disregards conservation policies through illegal fishing exports.
Read MoreMexican Citizens Take Up Arms Against Drug Cartels
When the Mexican government failed to protect its citizens, community militias rose to fight back against powerful drug cartels.
Read MoreThe Fight to End Sexual Violence in Sub-Saharan Africa
A variety of organizations work with young women in sub-Saharan Africa to fight sexual violence.
Read MoreWildlife or Livestock? Safari Hunting Tourism in Southern Africa
Although millions are spent on safari hunting tourism in South Africa and Zimbabwe, there is little evidence that these funds genuinely promote economic growth, improve the lives of local people or contribute to animal conservation.
Read MoreCalifornia’s Offshore Wind Gamble
The United States’ largest offshore wind project faces a broad range of support and skepticism
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