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Earth Day reminds us of the biggest environmental issues and their drivers. Here are 5 interesting Earth Day facts and how we can all do our part to help and support the environment.

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Apr 22nd 20267 mins

A view of Earth taken by NASA astronaut and Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman from one of the Orion spacecraft's four windows after completing the translunar injection burn on April 2, 2026.

A view of Earth taken by NASA astronaut and Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman from one of the Orion spacecraft's four windows after completing the translunar injection burn on April 2, 2026.

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Apr 22nd 20264 mins

US-Israeli attacks on Tehran, Iran, on March 3, 2026.

US-Israeli attacks on Tehran, Iran, on March 3, 2026.

From Hormuz to Bab al-Mandab: How the War in Iran Threatens the Horn of Africa

Energy

Apr 13th 20267 mins

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Guardian Tetragonisca angustula.

Ancestors of the Amazon: Inside the Battle to Grant Legal Rights to Stingless Bees

Policy & Economics

Mar 30th 202611 mins

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planet; planet health, earth

Planetary Health: Measuring and Managing Planetary Biomarkers

Policy & Economics

Jun 27th 20236 mins

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worst states for climate change

The Worst States for Climate Change in the US

Climate Change

Jun 25th 20238 mins

forest; biodiversity; conservation

forest; biodiversity; conservation

Will the 2030s Be the Decade for Global Biodiversity Conservation?

Conservation

May 31st 20239 mins

social media

social media

4 Ways Social Media Can Further Climate Research

Guides

May 11th 20235 mins

traditional agriculture; man watering crops

traditional agriculture; man watering crops

How Climate Smart Agriculture Can Help Us Tackle Global Food Insecurity

Climate Change

May 8th 20235 mins

germany's nuclear phase-out; nuclear power plant in germany; Grohnde

germany's nuclear phase-out; nuclear power plant in germany; Grohnde

The Long Road to Germany’s Nuclear Phase-Out

Energy

May 4th 20237 mins

what is climate justice

what is climate justice

Explainer: What Is Climate Justice and Why Is It Important?

Climate Change

Apr 1st 202312 mins

indigenous people; indigenous community; africa

indigenous people; indigenous community; africa

Indigenous People Are Essential for Preventing Biodiversity Loss. They Mustn’t Be Sidelined.

Conservation

Mar 9th 20234 mins

Kau Yi Chau hong kong; lantau tomorrow vision

Kau Yi Chau hong kong; lantau tomorrow vision

Hong Kong’s Lantau Tomorrow Vision: How (Not) to Respond to Criticism as a Policymaker

Conservation

Mar 7th 20239 mins

public transport systems; decarbonise public transport; german trains; german rail network

public transport systems; decarbonise public transport; german trains; german rail network

Decarbonising the Transport Sector Through Efficient Public Transport Systems

Solutions

Jan 10th 20236 mins

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positive environmental news

6 Positive Environmental News Stories From 2022

Climate Change

Dec 28th 20228 mins

cop15

cop15

Did COP15 Succeed or Fail?

Biodiversity

Dec 23rd 20225 mins

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sports climate change

The Influence of the Sports Industry on Climate Change and How it Can Be Part of the Solution

Climate Change

Dec 20th 202214 mins

ecological peace

ecological peace

The Need for Ecological Peace In Times of War

Climate Change

Dec 5th 202211 mins

gender and climate justice in hong kong

gender and climate justice in hong kong

Gender and Climate Justice: Why We Need More Women in Leadership in Hong Kong

Climate Change

Dec 2nd 202211 mins

COP27

COP27

Did COP27 Succeed or Fail?

Climate Change

Nov 21st 20228 mins

world population

world population

World Population Hits 8 Billion: What Now?

Climate Change

Nov 16th 20225 mins

summer 2022; extreme weather events

summer 2022; extreme weather events

What’s Behind the Record-Breaking Extreme Weather Events of Summer 2022?

Climate Change

Oct 24th 20226 mins

floods in Pakistan

Floods in Pakistan: An Announced Tragedy?

Climate Change

Oct 14th 202210 mins

energy transition

energy transition

The Impact of the Global Energy Transition on Mineral-Rich Countries

Energy

Aug 9th 20229 mins

heatwaves

heatwaves

The Key Takeaways From the 2022 Summer Heatwaves

Climate Change

Jul 21st 20229 mins

social cost of carbon

social cost of carbon

Social Cost of Carbon: The Figure We Need to Know

Policy & Economics

Jun 24th 20229 mins

carbon capture and utilization

carbon capture and utilization

Why Public Acceptance is Important for the Future of Carbon Capture and Utilization

Solutions

Jun 3rd 20226 mins

global governance, japan disaster diplomacy

global governance, japan disaster diplomacy

Global Governance and the Politics of Japan’s Disaster Diplomacy

Policy & Economics

Apr 12th 202211 mins

adriatic sea lionfish

adriatic sea lionfish

Invasive Species Threaten the Biodiversity of the Adriatic Sea

Biodiversity

Apr 6th 202214 mins

energy policy

energy policy

Lessons from Russia: A Rights-Based Approach to Energy Policy in the EU

Energy

Apr 5th 202212 mins

energy security

energy security

Germany’s Quest for Energy Security and its Transition to Renewables

Energy

Mar 16th 20225 mins

indigenous climate justice

indigenous climate justice

Indigenous Climate Justice in a Warming Arctic

Policy & Economics

Mar 14th 20224 mins

climate change and public health

climate change and public health

Climate Change and Public Health: Solving Hong Kong’s Healthcare Crisis

Policy & Economics

Mar 1st 202212 mins

blockchain technology environmental

blockchain technology environmental

Using Blockchain Technology in Environmental Conservation

Solutions

Feb 28th 20225 mins

abandoned oil wells

abandoned oil wells

Abandoned Oil Wells Go Solar in Canada

Solutions

Jan 28th 20227 mins

hong kong illegal wildlife trade, katherine cheng

hong kong illegal wildlife trade, katherine cheng

Is Hong Kong Illegal Wildlife Trade On the Brink?

Conservation

Jan 24th 20227 mins

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