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Malaysia is Done with Taking America’s Plastic

August 12, 2025

America can no longer rely on Malaysia to take its plastic, so where will it go now, and what’s next for the global waste trade?

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In Asia, Malaysia, Environment and Sustainability, News and Social Action Tags Asia, malaysia, Environment

Kashmir’s Climate Crisis: Where Environmental Stress Meets Political Tension

August 12, 2025

As glaciers melt and weather patterns shift, Kashmir and surrounding regions face increasing risks to water, agriculture and peace. 

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In Asia, Environment and Sustainability, India, News and Social Action Tags Asia, Climate Change, india

The World’s Longest Litter Pick Starts Now

August 11, 2025

Damien Gabet wants to break a world record and rethink how we care for the land we walk, bike and camp on.

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In Environment and Sustainability, Europe, News and Social Action, UK Tags UK, Europe, Environment

How AI Can Help Clean Up Plastic in the Oceans

August 5, 2025

As the amount of plastic entering our oceans soars, environmentalists turn to artificial intelligence as a way to identify debris, track waste dispersal and bolster community efforts in the fight against pollution. 

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In Global, Environment and Sustainability, News and Social Action Tags Global, Sustainability

Thailand’s Smog Problem

August 1, 2025

With gray, smog-covered skylines, the tropical country and its citizens are facing serious pollution issues. 

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In Asia, Environment and Sustainability, News and Social Action, Thailand Tags Asia, thailand, Climate Change

Climate Change Threatens Popular Tourist Sites

July 31, 2025

As global temperatures increase and sea levels rise, some of the world’s most famous destinations are at risk.

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In Global, Environment and Sustainability, News and Social Action Tags Global, Climate Change

Urban Heat Islands: Cities Grapple with Rising Temperatures

July 31, 2025

Cities tend to be hotter on average than rural areas as a result of their infrastructure, and the warming of our climate is only making it worse. 

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In Climate Change, Environment and Sustainability, Global, News and Social Action Tags Global, Climate Change

China’s Waste Revolution: Turning Garbage into Energy

July 21, 2025

With waste-to-energy plants booming, the nation faces an unexpected garbage shortage.

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In Asia, Environment and Sustainability, China, News and Social Action Tags Asia, China, Sustainability

How Travel Affects the Brain—And the Planet

July 21, 2025

Travel can serve as an escape from our daily lives, and research shows it boosts our mood through chemical releases, but it’s also important to advocate for environmental care during your trip.

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In News and Social Action, Environment and Sustainability, Global Tags Global, Sustainability

Can AI Fight Climate Change Without Fueling It?

July 15, 2025

As AI’s energy demands soar, it is increasingly necessary to find ways to green the technology before it's too late.

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In Global, News and Social Action, Environment and Sustainability Tags Global, Climate Change, featured story

Full-Time Cruising: The Environmental Damage Hidden Beneath the Fantasy

July 14, 2025

As more people choose to live aboard cruise ships full-time, awareness grows of the lifestyle’s strong negative effect on the environment.

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In Environment and Sustainability, Global, News and Social Action Tags Global, Sustainability

Extreme Heat: A Growing Global Risk

July 9, 2025

Amidst rising temperatures and climate shifts, understanding their impact on people and the environment is crucial.

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In Global, Environment and Sustainability, News and Social Action Tags Global, Climate Change

How ICE Raids are Impacting California Farms

July 9, 2025

US President Trump’s latest crackdown on immigration has expanded to farms in California, raising concerns over labor shortages and disruptions to supply chains throughout the country.

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In Environment and Sustainability, News and Social Action, North America, USA Tags USA, North America, Environment

Ecotourism in Antigua and Barbuda

July 9, 2025

Amidst climate change and poverty, Antigua and Barbuda actively promotes ecotourism for both locals and global travelers.

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In Antigua and Barbuda, Environment and Sustainability, North America, News and Social Action Tags North America, Antigua and Barbuda, Sustainability

Singapore: The Green Metropolis

July 1, 2025

This ultra-modern city has become Asia’s most sustainable oasis.

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In Asia, Environment and Sustainability, News and Social Action, Singapore Tags Asia, Singapore, Sustainability

At The Frontlines of Climate Change: The Middle East

June 23, 2025

The Middle East is bearing the brunt of climate change, heating up at twice the global rate and navigating devastating fallout from droughts, displacement and conflict.

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In Asia, Global, Environment and Sustainability, News and Social Action Tags Asia, Global, Climate Change

Canada’s Smoke Signals: The Nation’s Escalating Wildfire Crisis

June 23, 2025

From breathing hazards to burned forests, the consequences of Canada’s wildfires are far-reaching and long-lasting.

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In Canada, Environment and Sustainability, North America, News and Social Action Tags Climate Change, Canada, North America

Mexico’s Sustainable Desert Island: Isla Espiritu Santo

June 23, 2025

A desert island in Mexico is heavily protected by federal and global organizations to prevent ecological disruption, but still hosts seasonal, environmentally conscious glamping.

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In Environment and Sustainability, Mexico, News and Social Action, North America Tags Sustainability, Mexico, North America

The Clean Energy Revolution Comes to Mongolian Ger Districts

June 23, 2025

A large portion of Ulaanbaatar’s population lives in traditional tent housing or gers and experiences some of the world’s worst pollution; sustainable energy may be the solution.

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In Asia, Environment and Sustainability, Mongolia, News and Social Action Tags Asia, Mongolia, Sustainability

Canada’s Wildlife Crossings Pave the Way in Road Ecology

June 17, 2025

The Canadian government has found a solution to protect its native animals: crossing structures. 

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In Canada, Environment and Sustainability, North America, News and Social Action Tags Environment, Canada, North America
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