UN Environment
We Must Protect the People Dying in the Fight Against Climate Change
A new initiative is taking a stand against threats, harassment, and the deaths of environmentalists across the globe.
Copenhagen and Wuhan are Among 90 Cities Linking Up to Lead the Fight Against Climate Change
They were honored at the C40 Cities Bloomberg Philanthropies Awards, which supports cities addressing climate change in concrete and creative ways
Let’s Stop Relying on the US Government to Lead the Fight on Climate Change
Following COP 23, an environmental conference on curbing emissions, it's clearer than ever that the threats posed by climate change cannot wait for the United States to get its act together.
America Gave Up On Climate Change, So These Global Efforts Stepped Up
The UN honored big thinkers addressing climate change around the world.
African Countries Want to Slow the Effects of Climate Change by Beefing Up Their Farm Industries
Some are building resilient agricultural systems to slow the effects of climate change, create jobs and kickstart economies.
A 2020 Deadline for Climate Change Solutions Is Needed to Prevent Ecological Collapse
Surviving climate change is a race against time, and 2020 is our first test.
At COP 23, America's Answer to Climate Change is Using More Fossil Fuels
Diplomats from nearly 200 countries are in Germany for the most significant international talks on climate change since President Trump took office and pulled the U.S. out of the Paris agreement.
The COP23 Climate Change Summit Is Suddenly Important Because of Trump's Paris Agreement Withdrawal
President Trump threw the landmark Paris agreement into disarray, but other countries are taking the responsibility for trying to halt climate change.
Car-Free Transportation Could Vastly Improve the Health and Economy of the US
Governments can use car-free transportation as another strategy to address broader social concerns like health, safety, and cost of living.
Here's How Twelve Young Activists Would Use $15,000 to Fight Climate Change
The Young Champions of the Earth winners will receive seed money, needs-based training, and access to powerful networks and support.
44 Cities Have Pledged Their Commitment to a Global Clean Air Campaign
In some cities, you are more likely to die from air pollution than from car accidents. The Breathe Life Campaign has the potential to change both of those risk factors.
You've Probably Eaten Tons of Cosmetic Product Plastic Without Knowing It
Eco-conscious companies are trying to phase out tiny plastic microbeads found in nearly every personal care product you use.