Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Facing their failure to meet 2020 biodiversity targets, world leaders pledge action & funds

Amid calls from the U.N. Chief to stop treating the earth ‘as if we have a spare one,’ French President Emmanuel Macron led world leaders in commitments to protect ecosystems at the One Planet Summit

Climate change will force Native Americans to adapt religious rituals yet again

Global climate change affects everyone. But for many indigenous peoples, natural resources are closely linked to religious beliefs and practices.

Coastal flooding could threaten millions and cost trillions by 2100, new study finds

"Globally we need to understand that changes of this nature will occur by 2100 and we need to plan how we are going to respond."

Up to 40% of the world’s land is degraded by humans, UN report warns

“In a world of profligate consumerism, global supply chains, and a growing population, land resources—our soil, water, and biodiversity – are rapidly being depleted."

Why students of color are stepping up to lead climate strikes

The youth-led movement builds on the momentum of the increasingly Black and Brown leadership behind the Green New Deal.