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Planet Earth is a complex system that goes through consistent changes and regenerations. However, recent climate patterns suggest that humans may be largely impacting our world from pollution being found on the most remote islands of the world, to record high temperatures around the world.

In this section, we’ll consider what changes we’re seeing in our planet in areas such as the following:

  • Climate change
  • Ocean health
  • Air quality
  • Wildlife conservation

Latest Posts

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What Are Stranded Assets in the Context of Climate Risks?

Mar 10, 2026 - Jane Marsh

Climate action is transforming the value of long-lived physical assets. Facilities such as coal plants,…

Arctic warming affects local communities and the entire planet.

How Arctic Warming Impacts the Earth

Mar 5, 2026 - Steve Russell

When people think of Arctic warming, they usually imagine the tragic videos of polar bears…

oil spill in water

Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: Tracking the Remarkable Ecological Recovery in the Gulf

Feb 26, 2026 - Maria Visser

The 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill was one of the most significant environmental disasters in…

A snow leopard habitat is a cold cliff in the high mountains

Snow Leopard Habitat: Across the High Mountains

Feb 17, 2026 - Grace Waters

Snow leopards are often considered the “Ghosts of the Mountains” due to their ability to…

Blue Heron on a Mangrove Stump in the Everglades

Guardians of the Everglades: How Traditional Ecological Knowledge is Healing the River of Grass

Feb 12, 2026 - Jane Marsh

Journalist and environmental activist Marjory Stoneman Douglas once said, “There are no other Everglades in…

Many large or strange-looking animals like whales and rays were thought of as mythical sea creatures.

Mythical Sea Creatures: Animals We Once Called “Myths”

Feb 2, 2026 - Jane Marsh

The sea is full of fascinating animals. They have long interested the human mind, but…

gathering of mushrooms on a mossy log

13 Creepy Types of Fungi That Could Star in a Horror Movie

Jan 6, 2026 - Maria Visser

There are so many types of fungi, but many think of mushrooms when they imagine…

Man Setting Forest on Fire for Prescribed Burn

Fighting Fire with Fire: The Many Benefits of Prescribed Burns

Dec 23, 2025 - Steve Russell

When you picture a forest fire, you likely imagine destructive flames consuming a lush, green…

factory spewing fumes into the atmosphere

The 5 Worst Environmental Crimes in America

Dec 16, 2025 - Jane Marsh

Every environmental headline has people behind it. Real communities are fighting for their right to…

wild camels walking in the desert

How Can Camels Eat Cactus Without Getting Hurt?

Dec 4, 2025 - Steve Russell

Camels are some of the world’s most remarkable creatures. They evolved to survive in some…

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25 Geography Facts That Are Stranger Than Fiction

Dec 4, 2025 - Jane Marsh

The world is full of more mystery than we could ever conceive, whether it be…

The Effect of Animals on Plants

Dec 3, 2025 - Steve Russell

What is the effect of animals on plants? Recognizing how animals and plants depend on…