Coastal residents of indigenous communities in Alaska are literally losing land and landmarks to the sea as permafrost melts and sea levels rise. Some traveled to Washington, D.C. this week to share their stories of climate change with other Native American groups at a First Stewards symposium.
Representatives of North American indigenous tribes from Alaska to the Gulf of Mexico are gathering at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian this week to give voice to the changes they are experiencing in the climate around them.
In the News is a Planet Change selection of the latest news on climate change, nature, our environment and the impacts of a changing planet. Continue reading to delve into all that we find interesting this week and to watch a fun and informative video on coral reefs.
An unusually warm March lulled Michigan cherry blossoms into blooming early so that April frosts decimated the crop. The tough year for northern growers won’t stop the National Cherry Festival this week, but the luscious, local fruits are hard to come by – and pricey if you can find them. Another sign of climate change?
In the News is a Planet Change selection of the latest news on climate change, nature, our environment and the impacts of a changing planet. Continue reading to delve into all that we find interesting this week and to count down the top 20 cities with billions at risk from climate change (in U.S. #19 Virginia Beach, #12 New Orleans, #3 New York City and Newark and #1 Miami).
Much-needed reform of the federal flood insurance program became law today, promising smarter policy to reduce costly damages from flooding to communities, property and taxpayers.
Kids belong outside – especially in the long, hazy days of summer. But what if it’s too hot – or windy – or wet – out there? The Nature Conservancy’s Sarene Marshall offers tips for surviving extreme heat and weather with kids.
In the News is a Planet Change selection of the latest news on climate change, nature, our environment and the impacts of a changing planet. Continue reading to delve into all that we find interesting this week.
As Tropical Storm Debby drops rain on Florida, action is expected in the U.S. Senate on long-awaited flood insurance reform. The outcome may be good for people, nature, property and taxpayers.
Environmental leaders gather in Aspen, Colorado to explore how warmer-than-usual temperatures are becoming more common and affecting almost everything, from water supplies to gardening seasons. The Nature Conservancy’s Frank Lowenstein shares his perspective on the meetings.
As part of the Micronesia Challenge, Dan Ho is traveling around the islands of Micronesia, documenting how the commitment is playing out in the everyday lives of the people involved. In these four videos, Dan travels with the Palauan fisherman from Episode One to Guam and Saipan and experiences fishing in the Marianas Islands.
For the rural poor of Chiapas, increasing production of milk and meat means less risk of hunger, more opportunity to keep children in school, and a shot at economic advancement. Planting trees, to create shade and allow soil to absorb rains, are helping ranchers cope with the climate.
As an apartment dweller in the Washington, DC, metro area, I often feel like I have little control over my environmental impact. Can the small “green” things I do actually make any difference?
In the News is a Planet Change selection of the latest news on climate change, nature, our environment and the impacts of a changing planet. Continue reading to delve into all that we find interesting this week.
Celebrate World Oceans Day by embarking on a journey “Into the Islands with Dan Ho,” a new video series that explores the island cultures of Micronesia and efforts to conserve them. It’s a journey of one man and his camera, and the stories of the people he meets.
In her 7th post from the front lines of Amazon deforestation, Rane Cortez witnesses a landmark moment for São Felix when indigenous groups join together with government agencies to achieve zero illegal deforestation.
In the News is a Planet Change selection of the latest news on climate change, nature, our environment and the impacts of a changing planet. Continue reading to delve into all that we find interesting this week.
Planet Change is a Nature Conservancy blog site designed to share stories about actions the Conservancy and others around the world are taking to fight carbon pollution and the impacts of climate change, and to help people feel the connections between climate change and their daily lives and understand actions they can take.
