Every September, Alaskan wood frogs prepare for winter by crawling into leaf litter and freezing solid. This remarkable survival strategy involves two-thirds of their body water turning to ice,

Every September, Alaskan wood frogs prepare for winter by crawling into leaf litter and freezing solid. This remarkable survival strategy involves two-thirds of their body water turning to ice, causing their hearts to stop beating.

After six months in this frozen state, the frogs thaw out and resume normal activity. For more details, visit: biodiv.us/2vNg0PN

Human objects in space are creating dangerous clutter. MIT Assistant Professor Danielle Wood advocates for sustainable space technology, stressing the need to respect both people and the

Human objects in space are creating dangerous clutter. MIT Assistant Professor Danielle Wood advocates for sustainable space technology, stressing the need to respect both people and the environment in future missions. This approach is crucial for managing the "industrial waste" accumulating beyond Earth.

One promising solution involves a wax-based fuel for satellites, made from beeswax and candle wax. This less toxic and more affordable alternative would help bring objects closer to Earth for safe deorbiting and destruction, offering a sustainable way to address space debris.

Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo. Learn skills from top minds at Big Think Edge: https://bigth.ink/Edge. Read the full transcript: https://bigthink.com/videos/sustainable-space-tech.

Center Climate Organizer Molly Morabito emphasizes the urgent threat of fossil fuel pollution to our communities, places, and species, a reality made clear this summer. She is marching to

Center Climate Organizer Molly Morabito emphasizes the urgent threat of fossil fuel pollution to our communities, places, and species, a reality made clear this summer. She is marching to #EndFossilFuels in NYC on September 17th and encourages others to join.

For march details, visit https://endfossilfuels.us.

If you cannot attend, you can still amplify demands by sharing the action: https://biodiv.us/EndFossilFuels.

Former White House climate advisor Molly Kawahata reflects on her time in the Obama Administration, her personal struggle with mental health, and her love of alpine climbing. Her story offers a

Former White House climate advisor Molly Kawahata reflects on her time in the Obama Administration, her personal struggle with mental health, and her love of alpine climbing. Her story offers a positive vision for responding to the climate crisis.

Beyond individual votes, learn about voter registration and poll working at pat.ag/F22MidtermElectionsyt. This content is brought to you by Patagonia, a company committed to using its resources—business, investments, and voice—to combat the threat of extinction. Discover more from Patagonia, including stories and social media, or subscribe: pat.ag/Patagonia | Subscribe.

Join Jeff Corwin as he explores climate change impacts, from California's drought-stricken Sierra Nevada and the Caldor Fire's aftermath, where he meets firefighters, to Washington State. There,

Join Jeff Corwin as he explores climate change impacts, from California's drought-stricken Sierra Nevada and the Caldor Fire's aftermath, where he meets firefighters, to Washington State. There, he highlights conservation efforts for the resourceful American beaver and the endangered Pygmy rabbit.

In Washington, Corwin joins the Tulalip Beaver Project, which humanely relocates beavers from conflict areas. Beavers are vital ecosystem engineers, building dams that increase water storage, filter pollutants, promote biodiversity, and create crucial salmon habitat. Nearly hunted to extinction, these resilient animals are now recovering, with the Tulalip Tribal Community leading successful wildlife management and research efforts.

Companies developing lightweight structural materials seek sustainable alternatives. Strong By Form, a 2022 Ray of Hope Prize participant, offers a solution by applying the natural intelligence of

Companies developing lightweight structural materials seek sustainable alternatives. Strong By Form, a 2022 Ray of Hope Prize participant, offers a solution by applying the natural intelligence of tree structures to engineered wood. Their design-to-manufacturing technology combines digital design, structural optimization, and fabrication to produce lightweight, wood-based composite parts. This innovation replaces high-CO2 materials like concrete and steel across diverse applications.

For instance, their Woodflow-composite slabs can reduce concrete use by 30% and wood by 70% compared to conventional timber-concrete slabs. Strong By Form is also developing optimized wood-based connectors to eliminate metal in frame joints, creating lighter, 100% wood-based, and lower-CO2 structures.

Learn more: Strong By Form, AskNature Innovation, and Biomimicry Institute.

Environmental protection agencies, designed to regulate polluting industries, have been compromised. Legal scholar

Environmental protection agencies, designed to regulate polluting industries, have been compromised. Legal scholar Mary Christina Wood suggests that the judicial system and future generations may ultimately save us.

Wood shared this perspective with Bill Moyers, emphasizing the need for intervention beyond current regulatory bodies. (Published January 2, 2015)

An architect is building future cities using sustainable wood, specifically innovative layered panels known as CLT. This method aims to reduce atmospheric carbon, fostering a greener planet while

An architect is building future cities using sustainable wood, specifically innovative layered panels known as CLT. This method aims to reduce atmospheric carbon, fostering a greener planet while protecting forest landscapes and enabling the construction industry to thrive sustainably.

This initiative is part of the #OurPlanet collaboration with the World Economic Forum, showcasing new solutions for tackling climate change and restoring nature. Discover more inspiring stories: wef.ch/pioneersforourplanet

This talk explores whether individuals and households can influence governments and corporations in making long-term sustainable plans for the planet. It investigates the extent of this influence

This talk explores whether individuals and households can influence governments and corporations in making long-term sustainable plans for the planet. It investigates the extent of this influence and if there is strength in numbers, challenging the idea that change is solely up to large entities.

Molly, a student at Francis Holland, Sloane Square, London, plans to study international relations with a focus on environmental politics. This talk was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Environmental protection agencies, created to regulate polluting industries, have been compromised. These bodies, meant to safeguard our environment, have been "hijacked" by the very industries

Environmental protection agencies, created to regulate polluting industries, have been compromised. These bodies, meant to safeguard our environment, have been "hijacked" by the very industries they were designed to oversee.

Legal scholar Mary Christina Wood tells Bill Moyers that our judicial system, along with future generations, may ultimately be our best hope. She suggests they will save us from ourselves.