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1 month ago | 
innerself.com | Beth McDaniel |Rachel Carson |David Wallace-Wells |Peter Wohlleben
How do microplastics impact global photosynthesis rates? What are the food production losses due to plastic pollution? How does plastic waste affect crops and seafood supply? Can reducing microplastic levels reverse food security threats? What global policies can help mitigate plastic pollution? By Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.comWhen we think about food security, we often focus on climate change, soil degradation, and water shortages.
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Nov 7, 2024 | 
impactnews.in | Peter Wohlleben |Prathyush Parasuraman |Arita Sarkar
Unni R’s Latest Collection Delves into the Human Spirit’s Vulnerability, Resilience, and the Unseen Forces of Rural KottayamPenguin Random House India is proud to release the latest translated collection of short stories by acclaimed Malayalam author Unni R.
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Sep 19, 2024 | 
innerself.com | Jessica Eise |Rachel Carson |David Wallace-Wells |Peter Wohlleben
People enjoy spending time in nature but don’t always feel they have the ability to protect it. John Greim/LightRocket via Getty ImageWhy do Americans love nature but feel powerless to protect it? What emotions dominate people's relationships with nature? How can we transform guilt and worry into climate action? What prevents Americans from engaging with nature and protecting it? How can new communication frames inspire personal empowerment in environmental action?
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Aug 26, 2024 | 
innerself.com | Brad Tucker |Rachel Carson |David Wallace-Wells |Peter Wohlleben
Jose G. Ortega Castro/UnsplashHow has light pollution obscured the night sky, including the Milky Way? What are the main sources of light pollution in cities? How can shielding lights and using dimming techniques reduce light pollution? Why is it important to use warm-colored lights for our health and the environment? How can we bring back the night sky and see the stars again? How to Reduce Light Pollution and Reclaim the Night Skyby Brad E Tucker, Australian National University.
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Aug 21, 2024 | 
innerself.com | Andrew J. Whelton |Rachel Carson |David Wallace-Wells |Peter Wohlleben
A water pipe that was used to carry water to livestock crosses land burned in the Maui fires in August 2023. Andrew Whelton/Purdue University, CC BY-NDIn This Article:How do wildfires contaminate agricultural water systems? What risks do contaminated water systems pose to livestock and crops? What practical steps can farmers take to protect their water systems from wildfires? How does damaged infrastructure lead to toxic chemicals in water?
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Aug 20, 2024 | 
innerself.com | Lewis J. Alcott |Rachel Carson |David Wallace-Wells |Peter Wohlleben
Microplastics in the environment is a growing global problem. (Shutterstock)In This Article:What are microplastics and why are they dangerous to the Great Lakes? How much plastic waste is entering the Great Lakes each year? What strategies can we use to curb plastic and microplastic pollution? Is recycling an effective solution to the microplastic crisis? Why reducing plastic consumption is the best long-term solution?
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Jul 29, 2024 | 
innerself.com | Seth T. Kannarr |Rachel Carson |David Wallace-Wells |Peter Wohlleben
TK. John Hudson Photography via Getty ImagesHow national parks are used to teach environmental issuesRelevance of the course in today’s worldPreparing students to critically engage with national parksEnvironmental Education through National Parksby Seth T. Kannarr, University of Tennessee. What prompted the idea for the course?
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Jul 1, 2024 | 
geo.de | Peter Wohlleben
Mit einem Zuviel an Wasser kommen etliche Pflanzen schlecht zurecht. Auch Salz stellt die Gewächse vor Schwierigkeiten. Und doch sprießen in Meeresnähe Gräser, Sträucher, ja teils prachtvolle Wälder. Wie meistern die Pflanzen diese Herausforderung? Buchen und Wasser sind auch ohne das Meer zwei Dinge, die kaum vereinbar sind. Unsere von Natur aus häufigste Baumart verträgt nämlich keine nassen Füße.
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Jun 13, 2024 | 
innerself.com | Jack Elliot Marley |Rachel Carson |David Wallace-Wells |Peter Wohlleben
Alphaspirit.it/ShutterstockIf countries cannot keep fossil fuels in the ground then they should at least keep their ads off the air. “Godfathers of climate chaos” in the coal, oil and gas industries have used slick advertising campaigns (not to mention lobbying and legal action) to distort their record of environmental damage UN secretary general António Guterres said last week.
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May 31, 2024 | 
landclimate.org | Peter Wohlleben
Buy here from Harper Collins. (£10.99 paperback / £6.99 ebook) Forestry as it has been traditionally practiced is facing massive problems. Spruce and pine plantations are dying, and the public is beginning to notice that this is not all due to climate change.
