Written by Jonathan Zhao, the Block Museum of Art at Northwestern University is hosting a climate-focused exhibition, "Actions for the Earth: Art, Care & Ecology," featuring works by 18 artists worldwide until July 7, 2024. Meanwhile, in response to increased climate-related disasters, the Biden administration is easing restrictions on federal benefits for survivors, aiming to assist the most vulnerable and streamline the aid request process.
Read MoreWritten by Jamie Dickman, the article covers Hurricane Otis, the strongest storm to ever hit Mexico, House Speaker Mike Johnson's controversial legislation, methane emissions in Washington and Oregon, Patagonia's sustainable fashion initiative, and the urgent call from global scientists for a health emergency declaration due to climate change and biodiversity crisis.
Read MoreAuthor Jonathan Zhao covers Ukraine's groundbreaking investigation of environmental war crimes during the Russian invasion, the International Atomic Energy Agency's testing of radioactivity at Fukushima Daiichi, and California Governor Gavin Newsom's pledge to collaborate with China on climate issues.
Read MoreAuthor Ruby discusses Israel-Palestine environmental impacts, returning Scottish wildcats; PFAS contaminating water in the US.
Read MoreAmbrelyn Rodriguez, a resident of the 10th ward of Chicago, says people often have no idea where that is. However, the nearly 70 industries that surround this community and use it as a dumping ground for harmful pollutants know exactly where the 10th ward is.
Bella Wilkes shares insight into the environmental justice struggles of “the forgotten 10th ward.”
Read MoreMost of us have seen the infamous video, “How Wolves Change Rivers”, and if you haven’t, you should! But what’s the latest on gray wolf numbers in Yellowstone National Park since 2014? Find out by reading Emma Belanger’s latest piece!
Read MoreWhat two things do you and Meghan Merkle have in common? You both attend(ed) Northwestern and care about dressing sustainably, of course! Alexandra Huang, in her debut piece, gives us the rundown on three eco-conscious brands that you can feel good about wearing.
Read MoreWhat in sunscreen protects your skin from the sun? What makes gives makeup waterproofing quality? And what happens to these substances when you jump in the ocean or wash your face? Find out how to simultaneously care for your skin and the Earth with Emma Belanger’s debut piece!
Read MoreFracking, among other initiatives put forth by big businesses, continues to invade on the wilderness that we enjoy. Emily Jahn explains from first hand experience why this issue needs our attention.
Read MoreTrue or false—there isn’t enough food to feed the world population. Find out with Ginny Ip’s piece, debunking four common myths surrounding world hunger.
Read MoreLove your dog so much you’d clone it? Barbra Streisand did exactly that. This Week on Earth also saw an early spring in the arctic and a colony of penguins visible from space, by Luodan Rojas.
Read MoreBanning plastic straws in the U.K., a more sustainable Olympics, and microplastics found in deepwater fish. Catch up on what you’ve missed with This Week on Earth, by Luodan Rojas.
Read MoreThis Week on Earth: growing deforestation, a secret gene held by Mexican salamanders, and an Iranian oil tanker sinking. Check out what you missed! By Luodan Rojas.
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