Climate Action

Climate change, climate crisis, or climate emergency? According to a new study, word choices don’t really do much to affect public opinion.

No matter how many odds are stacked against the environment, for climate activist and certified genius Wanjiku “Wawa” Gatheru, inaction will never be an option.

What are sacrifice zones? Many marginalized communities are exposed to dangerous levels of pollution and toxins, which cause serious health problems.

Why is Japan releasing water from the 2011 Fukushima disaster into the Pacific Ocean? It could ultimately make for an environmental travesty.

Diego Arreola is fighting for environmental justice through his organization Green Speaking, and he shared his Green Routine with us.

Obama’s COP26 speech focused on what action has been taken since the signing of the Paris Agreement six years ago, as well as on what action needs to be taken.

What is a floating wind farm? The state of California will soon be deriving clean energy from the ocean, with incredible offshore floating wind farms.

Patricia Espinosa is speaking for our climate at COP26, but this isn’t the only time the Executive Secretary of the UN has fought against climate change.

Researchers at several universities published a study on how Indigenous communities were forced to relocate to areas impacted by climate change.

What caused Madagascar's impending famine? The East African country is unfortunately facing a food shortage that was triggered by climate change.

The Benton Harbor water crisis just keeps getting worse, and this week, city officials warned residents of the city not to use tap water, due to lead contamination.

To stay informed beyond Indigenous Peoples' Day, which falls on Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, there are several Indigenous activists you should follow.

In a recent historic deal, Australia's Daintree Rainforest is one of four world heritage sites that were returned to its original Indigenous owners.

ETM Flint was founded to advance environmental justice in Flint and fight the water crisis’ lingering effects.

Activist Sharon Lavigne ran a ground-breaking grassroots campaign in Louisiana's Cancer Alley, to prevent the construction of a plastic plant.

There are many environmental justice organizations using their resources and platforms to educate the masses on the intersections between climate and social justice.

Considered to be the world's most threatened tribe, the Awá people from Brazil are in grave danger with the destruction of the Amazon rainforest.

Climate change has already begun to damage ecosystems all over the world, but how will it eventually affect human health?

Show your support right now for Asian American communities in light of the recent Atlanta, Ga. shooting, and donate to these Asian American charities.

In honor of International Women’s Day 2021, here are 10 young women climate activists who are undoubtedly changing the world.

Everlane, Reformation, and other "sustainable" brands were under fire in the summer of 2020 for racism — but how have things changed, seven months later?

Black History Month starts on Feb. 1 — consider donating to these Black environmental organizations, to support intersectional environmentalism.

Colin Kaepernick and Ben & Jerry's just released a vegan ice cream flavor — but is Colin Kaepernick vegan?

What exactly is the Gibbstown fossil fuel project? And has the project been approved to begin construction?

New York City Mayor, Bill de Blasio, has spoken out against the North Brooklyn Pipeline project, criticizing National Grid. But is the fight over?

It's Indigenous Peoples’ Day — let's look at some of the ways the climate crisis has been harming Native Americans for centuries.

If you decide to participate in Amazon Prime Day 2020, peruse a few of our favorite Black-owned businesses participating in the annual event.

Climate justice is a key part of the fight against the climate crisis, and these 10 Instagram accounts are all about intersectional climate activism and education.

Indigenous peoples in the Amazon are under threat by rainforest fires and the Brazilian government — Sônia Guajajara teaches us what we can do.

Natural gas flaring could be causing adverse birth outcomes, such as premature births and underweight births, in Hispanic mothers in Texas.

We interviewed Andrew Miller of Amazon Watch about how the fires in the Amazon rainforest affect indigenous people.

The Ashaninka tribe won a $3 million settlement from the company that deforested a quarter of its reserve in the 1980s.

Canada's Trans Mountain pipeline has spilled as many 50 thousand gallons of crude oil in British Columbia. So, what exactly happened?

Climate change factors such as air pollution and rising temperatures are causing premature, underweight, and still births — especially for Black mothers.

These Black women Instagrammers are putting a spotlight on the connection between climate justice and racial justice.

These six Black scientists and scholars have made indelible marks on the journey to climate justice.

One town in Mexico called Ucareo is experimenting with ways communities can protect themselves from predatory energy companies and started a GoFundMe page called for a solar power plant.

Anti-racism reading is so important — here are eight books to get you started.

Intersectional Environmentalist is a new platform that addresses the link between climate and racial justice — we interviewed founder Leah Thomas to learn more.

These books about environmental racism will give you an important look into the systemic environmental injustices against marginalized communities in the U.S.