Lia Harel, 18, co-founded and organizes Minnesota Can’t Wait, a youth-led movement pushing for bold climate action. She became an organizer three years ago, recognizing climate change's broad

Lia Harel, 18, co-founded and organizes Minnesota Can’t Wait, a youth-led movement pushing for bold climate action. She became an organizer three years ago, recognizing climate change's broad societal impacts.

Frustrated, she joined other youth activists in summer 2018 to demand Minnesota lead on climate policies, forming Minnesota Can’t Wait, reflecting their urgency. The movement united diverse groups—including Indigenous communities and business leaders—around three core demands: no new fossil fuel infrastructure, statewide greenhouse gas regulation, and supporting the Minnesota Green New Deal Bill. They organized rallies, testified, and helped draft legislation, aiming to shift conversations and elevate expectations for a just, sustainable economy.

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Three Southern Resident orcas are presumed dead, further diminishing their critically endangered population. Only 73 individuals now remain in this struggling pod.

Oceana is dedicated to

Three Southern Resident orcas are presumed dead, further diminishing their critically endangered population. Only 73 individuals now remain in this struggling pod.

Oceana is dedicated to protecting these starving orcas. Join us to support their survival efforts.

Learn more and get involved: https://bit.ly/2kyNITF

Center staff recently visited the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve near Mexico City, witnessing millions of eastern monarchs overwintering. These butterflies are now stirring, preparing for

Center staff recently visited the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve near Mexico City, witnessing millions of eastern monarchs overwintering. These butterflies are now stirring, preparing for their great migration in March.

The annual count revealed an astounding 225 million monarchs, a 144% increase from last year and the highest since 2006, largely due to favorable weather. This breathtaking sight moves many to tears.

Despite this increase, continued existence requires more protection for these migratory wonders and their habitats from pesticides, climate change, and destruction. Witnessing this spectacle strengthens our resolve to save them.

Chef Richard Jones explores the future of food, addressing complex issues in production and consumption. His talk delves into the intersection of food, flavor, agriculture, sustainability, and

Chef Richard Jones explores the future of food, addressing complex issues in production and consumption. His talk delves into the intersection of food, flavor, agriculture, sustainability, and technology.

Jones' global culinary journey began in Adelaide, influencing his passion for diverse flavors. After moving to Nashville in 2000, he worked with renowned chefs and catered for major musical artists. In 2012, he became Executive Chef at Green Door Gourmet, where he educates consumers, develops recipes for CSA members, and champions community-supported agriculture, transforming Nashville's farm-to-fork dining.

This insightful presentation was delivered at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Southern Resident Orcas, iconic to the Pacific Northwest and frequenting Washington's Salish Sea, face a critical struggle for survival.

This endangered population made national headlines

Southern Resident Orcas, iconic to the Pacific Northwest and frequenting Washington's Salish Sea, face a critical struggle for survival.

This endangered population made national headlines this summer after a newborn calf died, with its mother carrying the body for 17 days in apparent grief. A month later, a young female disappeared and is now presumed dead, further reducing the population to a mere 74 whales.

In Dindori, India, water scarcity is a harsh reality. During summer, wells dry up, forcing villagers, particularly young girls, to walk miles and climb 40 feet into wells. This perilous task,

In Dindori, India, water scarcity is a harsh reality. During summer, wells dry up, forcing villagers, particularly young girls, to walk miles and climb 40 feet into wells. This perilous task, often using ropes, frequently leads to accidents, and the collected water is often contaminated.

Dindori exemplifies a critical and increasing global water crisis. India faces a severe challenge, with demand projected to double available supply by 2030. National Geographic explores these vital issues.

Read more: Why These Children Are Forced to Scale a 40-Foot Well | Watch: Children in India Climb 40 Foot Well During Water Shortage | Subscribe: National Geographic

Last year, Dejah Powell founded Get Them to the Green (G2G) to foster environmental passion among Chicago youth, especially youth of color. G2G's first initiative was a summer camp, engaging 14

Last year, Dejah Powell founded Get Them to the Green (G2G) to foster environmental passion among Chicago youth, especially youth of color. G2G's first initiative was a summer camp, engaging 14 young people in environmental justice, sustainability, and food agriculture.

G2G has since partnered with Gardenneers to build a school garden at Powell’s elementary school, providing hands-on outdoor education. The organization also conducts environmental education workshops throughout the city.

Now a Cornell senior, Powell believes understanding environmental problems is key to solving them. She hopes urban environmental education will improve eco-literacy and help under-resourced communities access vital local and global conversations.

On June 21, 2017, the summer solstice and National Aboriginal Day, Turtle Lodge Elders and representatives from the Original Nations lit a sacred fire at Manitou Api. The flame was brought to

On June 21, 2017, the summer solstice and National Aboriginal Day, Turtle Lodge Elders and representatives from the Original Nations lit a sacred fire at Manitou Api. The flame was brought to Winnipeg, where Elder Dave Courchene lit the Centennial Flame at the Manitoba Legislative Building. It will burn for one year, inspiring the province and nation.

This sacred flame launched the 2017 Canada Games torch run in Manitoba and later lit the Games' cauldron.

A video for the Canada Games was created by Patrick Roberge, PRP Inc. Acknowledgements go to the Elders for their vision and to Barry Mathers for his hard work with the Canada Games and Turtle Lodge.

Inspired by his childhood summers at Muscoot Farm, Xerxes Libsch spearheaded a restoration project to show gratitude for the rare animal breeding camp.

Leading 25 volunteers and partnering

Inspired by his childhood summers at Muscoot Farm, Xerxes Libsch spearheaded a restoration project to show gratitude for the rare animal breeding camp.

Leading 25 volunteers and partnering with organizations like the Audubon Society and Cornell Lab of Ornithology, his team installed 22 birdhouses, cleared 800 square feet of invasive species, and created a half-mile nature trail.

They also prevented two tons of animal waste from contaminating a reservoir and erected an environmental learning center, transforming the farm into an inspiring educational wild space for its 135,000 annual guests.

After a 2011 march against strip-mining, Jackson Koeppel became committed to exploring alternatives to an extractive economy. That same year, he found his cause in Highland Park, MI. The

After a 2011 march against strip-mining, Jackson Koeppel became committed to exploring alternatives to an extractive economy. That same year, he found his cause in Highland Park, MI. The Detroit-area city had lost 80% of its population, and in 2011, 1,000 of its 1,500 streetlights were decommissioned due to a $4 million municipal debt, leaving residential streets in darkness.

In response, Koeppel co-founded Soulardarity. This community organization is installing 200 solar streetlights and forming a cooperative of residents, businesses, and institutions to maintain them through annual dues. These affordable, eco-friendly lights foster community resilience and sustainability discussions.