Since the 29th UN Conference of the Parties (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, closed to mixed reviews last year, all eyes have turned to COP30, set to take place in Belém, Brazil, in November 2025. Belém, ...

In much of sub-Saharan Africa, it is a daily struggle to collect safe, potable drinking water. And yet, rain does fall. Twenty years ago, an innovative organization decided to look up, not down, to ...

As winter wanes and sunny days return, it’s a great shift from being cooped up at home to basking in the sun. Before going outside, however, it’s better to be safe than sorry from the effects of UV ...

Whether it be on Valentine’s Day or White Day (on which men reciprocate gifts to women in response to Valentine’s Day in some Asian countries), chocolate is typically given as a sweet, romantic treat.

As environmental challenges become increasingly urgent, many schools proactively educate and inspire the next generation of eco-conscious citizens. Enter the concept of “eco-schools” that integrate ...

To better understand a promising new development in the certification of organic products, it's good to take a quick look at how the familiar term “certified organic” came into being. In 1924, ...

Wildlife and biodiversity conservation, which is emphasized each year on World Wildlife Day on March 3, has focused on the endangered black rhino of South Africa. One way to support this work is ...

Today, there is awakening awareness that enlightened humans will be better stewards of nature. This awareness includes boosting one’s bond with nature—a delightful activity—and becoming conscientious ...

When disaster strikes, everyone turns to trained, front-line heroes to swoop in, rescue people, and help everyone navigate through the chaos—people like emergency medicine physician, Reza Danesh, who ...

For decades, fluoride has been added to community water supplies to help prevent cavities. But since fluoride is also present in toothpaste and food, questions are emerging about its overexposure and ...