A Kids’ Guide to the Pros and Cons of Nuclear Energy
As we try to reduce carbon emissions, we need to decide if we should keep using nuclear power or focus more on fossil fuels and renewable energy. Let’s explore the pros and cons of nuclear energy to...
View ArticleEl Niño and La Niña Explained to Kids
If you have ever wondered why our weather can sometimes be so unpredictable and extreme, then you are in for an exciting journey into the world of El Niño and La Niña. These two weather phenomena,...
View ArticleHow Did the Atacama Desert Become a Fast Fashion Graveyard?
The Atacama Desert in Chile is one of the driest deserts in the world. It is known for its otherworldly beauty, characterised by enormous dunes, valleys, and pastel hills of salt, rock, and sand....
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Is Japan’s Nuclear Wastewater Safe?
In August 2023, Japan began releasing more than 7,800 tonnes of treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean. Over the next few decades, the country is expected to release an estimated total of...
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An Easy Guide to a Sustainable Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year is just around the corner – this year, it lands on February 10. It is a time for families to gather and celebrate the beginning of a new year with food, cultural events, and loved ones....
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B for Bonobos: 5 Fun Facts About This Beautiful Species
Welcome to the new A to Z Eco-Explorer, a series where we explore one environmental subject corresponding to each letter of the alphabet. In today’s article, we take a look at the bonobos. Also known...
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C for Congo Basin: 5 Cool Facts About the World’s Second-Largest Tropical...
Welcome to the new A to Z Eco-Explorer, a series where we explore one environmental subject corresponding to each letter of the alphabet. In today’s article, we take a look at the Congo Basin. Home to...
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4 Fun Activities to Promote a Sustainable, Purposeful and Greener Lifestyle
In this photo story, Hong Kong-based kindergarten teacher and sustainability advocate Murray Johnson shares some easy ideas on how to develop healthy, sustainable, and eco-friendly habits in kids and...
View ArticleWhy Kids Should Spend More Time in Nature
In an age where technology dominates the daily life of many, it is more important than ever to recognize the importance, and benefits, of getting kids and teens back into nature. — “No one will...
View ArticleAre Zoos Good or Bad for Animals?
Zoos have been around for thousands of years. As early as 2,500 BC, rulers in ancient Egypt kept exotic animals such as elephants and bears in their royal gardens. These collections showed off the...
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Why Are Flowers Blooming Earlier Than Usual?
As winter days fade, spring flowers begin to bloom. From cherry blossoms to tulips, these blooms mark the return of spring and warmer days. But as our planet warms, spring is arriving earlier, causing...
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What Is The Great Green Wall Initiative?
You may have heard of the Great Wall of China, but have you heard of the Great Green Wall in Africa? Read on to learn about the inspiring movement to reforest one million square kilometres of land in...
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Light Pollution: Why Are Dark Skies Important?
What do you see when you look up at the night sky? One hundred years ago, people could admire the Milky Way from almost anywhere in the world. Today, bright city lights illuminate the night sky, making...
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Were the 2024 Paris Olympics the Greenest Games Ever?
With 800 sporting events, 15,000 athletes, 45,000 volunteers and 13 million meals, can the world’s biggest sporting event truly be eco-friendly? Read on to find out about the French capital’s plans to...
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Are You Ready to Change the World? Compete for $100K in The Earth Prize to...
Are you between 13 and 19 years old and passionate about the environment? The Earth Prize is the world’s biggest environmental competition designed just for young people like you. But it’s more than...
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Two Young Activists on Their Efforts to Spearhead Climate Action in South Korea
In August, hundreds of South Korean climate activists won a long court battle. The young plaintiffs had accused their government of failing to provide protection from the threat of climate change, a...
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