Beneath your feet lies one of nature’s most powerful allies in the fight against climate change. While we focus on planting trees and reducing emissions, underground fungal networks store over 13 gigatons of carbon around the world, roughly equivalent to 36 per cent of yearly global fossil fuel emissions. These microscopic organisms, invisible to the ...
For decades, wetlands were treated like blank spaces on a map – places to drain, fill, and forget. But across the United States, a different story is unfolding, one of rivers reconnected, tides returned, and marsh birds winging back to places once written off. These rescues aren’t accidents; they’re the payoff from painstaking hydrology, patient ...
The natural world is crying out for help. You’ve probably heard about melting glaciers and rising temperatures, but there’s another story unfolding that offers genuine hope. Picture vast grasslands where massive herds once roamed, ancient forests where wolves howled through the night, and wetlands teeming with life. These landscapes didn’t just disappear by accident – ...
Picture yourself on a fishing boat in Louisiana, surrounded by the familiar blue you’ve navigated for decades. Suddenly, something breaks the surface that makes you question your eyesight. A flash of bright pink emerges from the depths, unlike anything you’ve ever seen. This wasn’t a dream or a trick of the light. This extraordinary moment ...
In the vast expanse of Russia, where natural beauty meets harsh industrial landscapes, a unique form of resistance is emerging. Environmental activists in Russia are finding themselves at the intersection of nature conservation and political strife. These individuals are not only fighting for the environment but also navigating a complex political terrain that often opposes ...
Dr. Wangari Maathai, an environmentalist, political activist, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, is celebrated for her pioneering work in environmental conservation through the creation of the Green Belt Movement. Born in Nyeri, Kenya, in 1940, Maathai devoted her life to addressing the interconnected issues of environmental degradation, poverty, and women’s rights. Her visionary efforts not ...
Scientists in China achieved a groundbreaking feat by employing laser-equipped drones to conduct the most comprehensive tree census ever recorded. The study, which uncovered an astonishing 142.6 billion trees across the country, represents a significant advancement in forest monitoring and ecological research. Precision Through LiDAR Technology Utilizing Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology, researchers mapped ...
Maria Faith Saligumba
