An elderly farmer from Burkina Faso (a country, in the African Sahel) named Yacouba Sawadogo is garnering praises recently for the relentless work he has done to coax a forest out of desert-like soil in the country. The 70-year-old man is hailed as “the man who stopped the desert” for his efforts to bring about... Continue Reading →
Our Roadmap to Fix Climate Change | SciShow News
The UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released the final part of its sixth assessment report. In it, they steer away from the gloom and doom and remind us of a future that's still remarkably possible. SOURCE
'What we do in the next 3-4 years, will determine the future of humanity' We are nonviolent Campaign Background: Allowing the extraction of new oil and gas resources in the UK is an obscene and genocidal policy that will kill our generation and condemn humanity to oblivion. It just has to stop. If we continue... Continue Reading →
Youth Climate Swarm
TOGETHER WE GROW
SYNOPSIS Together We Grow is a 40-minute documentary that tells the inspiring story of a thriving hub helping to build resilience into its local community by growing, sewing, repairing, sharing – you name it, Common Unity is doing it! Too many of our communities, here and around the world, are facing housing crises, food insecurity,... Continue Reading →
The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) releases a new report every few years. And each time the world takes a deep breath — the news isn’t easy to digest. This week, the IPCC released the third part of its Sixth Assessment Report on the state of the climate crisis. The first section... Continue Reading →
One everyday action could help combat climate change, UN report reveals
The dangers of climate change have been well reported for years. But what's had less attention is how the world could effectively tackle the issue. Yesterday, UN scientists laid out a plan that they believe could help people avoid the worst impacts of rising temperatures. The report, by the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change... Continue Reading →
Climate change: IPCC scientists report five ways to save the planet
Electrolux launches a new Microplastic Filter for washing machines to help prevent up to two plastic bags worth of microplastic fibers* from being released from laundry, per household, every year. The new Microplastic Filter can prevent up to 90% of microplastic fibers, larger than 45 microns, being released from synthetic clothing during laundering. Laundering alone... Continue Reading →
Electrolux launches microplastic filter to help tackle rising tide of plastic pollution
What are the issues with lithium extraction? Mining the source spodumene for lithium is an intensive process requiring heavy machinery, toxic chemicals, and large amounts of water. This process has a direct effect on the local environment as it requires earth removal and the creation of tailing dams for contaminated water. And even worse, as... Continue Reading →
The future of cars is electric: We need to start in investing in sustainable lithium
Get Your Ticket for Our 2-Day Festival! Oct 7-8, 2021 — 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. PT / 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. ET Celebrate our 25th anniversary at this online festival—two days of lively discussions about the solutions and ideas that go into building a more equitable and sustainable world. Inspiring speakers and panelists... Continue Reading →
Yesmagazine’s – A Better World Rising Festival – Register Now for Our 2-Day Festival!
Better World Filmfestival 7.–11. September 2021 The Festival The first Better World Film Festival (BWFF) from September 7–11, 2021, will invite filmmakers from all over the world, who seek solutions in an eroding world. All genres are admitted. There will be no time limit and no limitation of the production year. The selection will be made... Continue Reading →
Can Films change the World?
Climate Action News: Susanné Wallner, will go live July 29 at 15:00 CEST / 9.00 am EDT How can municipalities use We Don't Have Time to increase their citizen engagement? Meet Susanné Wallner, Business Manager for Mariestad Municipality, who has answered that question by hosting a citizen dialogue in Mariestad to great success. Learn more... Continue Reading →
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