In Kenya, strict laws against plastic bags have spurred innovation. Local fishermen in Lamu are building a giant sailing ship entirely from plastic waste. They plan to sail the Indian Ocean to

In Kenya, strict laws against plastic bags have spurred innovation. Local fishermen in Lamu are building a giant sailing ship entirely from plastic waste. They plan to sail the Indian Ocean to raise awareness about marine plastic pollution, showcasing a remarkable solution to a global problem.

This initiative is featured in National Geographic's Short Film Showcase, which highlights exceptional videos affirming the power of science, exploration, and storytelling. Explore more solutions and the full story: A Boat Made From Plastic Waste | Short Film Showcase | National Geographic

New Yorker writer Eliza Griswold and UC Berkeley professor Arlie Hochschild traveled to "Trump country" to challenge stereotypes and understand environmental perspectives beyond the "red state,

New Yorker writer Eliza Griswold and UC Berkeley professor Arlie Hochschild traveled to "Trump country" to challenge stereotypes and understand environmental perspectives beyond the "red state, blue state" divide. Griswold explored fracking's impact in Pennsylvania, while Hochschild immersed herself in rural Louisiana. Both emerged with honest portraits of a misunderstood America.

The discussion also covered the U.S. fracking boom, which has made the country the world's largest oil producer. Bethany McLean's book, *Saudi America*, examines fracking's past, present, and future. However, this fossil fuel expansion conflicts with Paris climate accord goals, prompting questions about the future of energy. Learn more at climateone.org.

Polar ice—sea, land, and permafrost—is melting rapidly, accelerating climate change. Understanding our planet's delicate balance is crucial.

The Netflix original documentary series,

Polar ice—sea, land, and permafrost—is melting rapidly, accelerating climate change. Understanding our planet's delicate balance is crucial.

The Netflix original documentary series, "Our Planet," a groundbreaking collaboration with WWF and Silverback Films, showcases the world's natural wonders, iconic species, and wildlife spectacles. It highlights humanity's unprecedented impact on the one place we all call home.

Watch "Our Planet" on Netflix, explore more at ourplanet.com, and subscribe for updates on YouTube.

Nii Gaani Aki Inini – Leading Earth Man (Dave Courchene), Spiritual Advisor for the Indigenous Leadership Initiative, delivered a message titled "Connecting to the Spirit of Mother Earth." This

Nii Gaani Aki Inini – Leading Earth Man (Dave Courchene), Spiritual Advisor for the Indigenous Leadership Initiative, delivered a message titled "Connecting to the Spirit of Mother Earth." This address was presented to the National Indigenous Guardians Network in Ottawa on May 23-24, 2018.

For further details on this important message and the work of the Indigenous Leadership Initiative, please visit www.ilinationhood.ca.

The food system poses the single biggest threat to nature, consuming most natural resources, driving deforestation, topsoil erosion, and significant greenhouse gas emissions. It contributes to

The food system poses the single biggest threat to nature, consuming most natural resources, driving deforestation, topsoil erosion, and significant greenhouse gas emissions. It contributes to global hunger, obesity, biodiversity loss, and overfished stocks, with one-third of all food produced going to waste.

The "Our Planet" series, a groundbreaking collaboration by Netflix, Silverback Films, and WWF, highlights these urgent threats. Its mission is to inspire global understanding of nature's importance and what we can do to protect it, fostering a future where both people and nature thrive. Learn more about the food system's impact here.

Healthy forests are crucial for climate stability, water quality, and supporting 80% of land species. They sustain 1.2 billion people and meet growing timber demands. However, human impacts have

Healthy forests are crucial for climate stability, water quality, and supporting 80% of land species. They sustain 1.2 billion people and meet growing timber demands. However, human impacts have destroyed 40% of global forests, with an area the size of a football pitch lost every three seconds. Protecting and restoring them is critically urgent. Learn more about forests here.

The groundbreaking "Our Planet" series, a collaboration between Netflix, Silverback Films, and WWF, explores our planet's natural wonders and the urgent threats they face. Its mission is to inspire global understanding of nature's importance and what we can do to create a future where both nature and people thrive.

Water is our most precious, irreplaceable resource, vital for all life. Only 2.5% of Earth's water is fresh, mostly inaccessible. The tiny fraction in rivers and lakes sustains farming, industry,

Water is our most precious, irreplaceable resource, vital for all life. Only 2.5% of Earth's water is fresh, mostly inaccessible. The tiny fraction in rivers and lakes sustains farming, industry, billions of people, and diverse ecosystems, home to 1 in 10 animals and half of all fish species.

WWF protects and revives these critical freshwater systems, ensuring enough water for people and nature. This mission is powerfully supported by "Our Planet," a collaboration with Netflix and Silverback Films. This initiative explores natural wonders, highlights urgent threats, and inspires global action to protect our planet for a future where nature and people thrive. Find out more here: http://wwf.panda.org/our_work/water/

Pueblo people have a 400-year history of sustainability and self-reliance, a tradition disrupted by Spanish land policies. Today, they are actively working to restore these vital practices within

Pueblo people have a 400-year history of sustainability and self-reliance, a tradition disrupted by Spanish land policies. Today, they are actively working to restore these vital practices within their communities.

Greg Cajete, a Tewa Indian from Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico, is a leading voice in this effort. He serves as Director of Native American Studies and an Associate Professor at the University of New Mexico, holding a Ph.D. with an emphasis in Native American Studies.

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Forest gardens offer a sustainable agroforestry model, mimicking natural ecosystems by combining diverse edible plants like fruit trees, shrubs, and vegetables in a seemingly wild setting. UK

Forest gardens offer a sustainable agroforestry model, mimicking natural ecosystems by combining diverse edible plants like fruit trees, shrubs, and vegetables in a seemingly wild setting. UK pioneer Martin Crawford transformed a flat field into such a garden in 1994, now an educational resource. A short film by Thomas Regnault highlights Crawford's abundant and diverse forest garden as a potential answer for future food systems. Watch the film: A Forest Garden With 500 Edible Plants Could Lead to a Sustainable Future.

This film is featured on National Geographic's Short Film Showcase, which spotlights exceptional videos affirming science, exploration, and storytelling. National Geographic is a leading destination for science, exploration, and adventure, bringing viewers closer to impactful stories. Learn more about the filmmaker at thomasregnault.com.