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IPCC’s New Climate Report: What Does It Mean?

The UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its sixth annual climate report on Monday. This time, the message comes as a definitive wake up call: Earth’s temperature will continue to rise, and our window to mitigate climate catastrophe is closing fast. Helping break down the highlights of the IPCC’s report, Miriam Nielsen, a…
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Humanity's Impact on Earth

A Time Lapse of Humanity’s Impact on Earth

Ever wonder what humanity’s impact on the planet looks like? This time lapse traces from 1984 to 2020, and puts into perspective the damage human activity has caused to Earth over the last 34 years. It also serves as a stark reminder of what to expect if we don’t take climate action. The choices we…
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Celebrate Plastic-Free July: How to Join the Global Movement

Join hundreds of millions of people around the world in celebrating Plastic-Free July by reducing your plastic use this month.

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Plastic Free July

Plastic Free July is a global movement encouraging people everywhere to choose to refuse single-use plastics. By making a conscious effort to replace single-use plastic items with reusable or eco-friendly alternatives, we can help keep our streets and waterways plastic-free. Be part of the pollution solution, and sign up for the Plastic Free July challenge, here.…
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The Hottest Decade in History

The 2010s has been the hottest decade in Earth’s history. As such, it’s taken a toll on the planet and is opening eyes to the urgency for change. According to The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), global temperatures in 2019 were 1.1 °C (2 °F) above the pre-industrial average between 1850 -1900. While this one degree…
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