News from the Earth

Millions of plastic granules invade the beaches of Sri Lanka
Millions of plastic granules invade the beaches of Sri Lanka
The fire aboard the container ship that remained blocked off the coast of Sri Lanka, was brought to an end on 1 June. Its structure is severely damaged and the ship is currently... Read more...
The four-day workweek benefits the climate
The four-day workweek benefits the climate
A new British study suggests that this formula can also assist in the fight against climate change. Read more...
For Nature, a new short film by Greta Thunberg
A new short film featuring climate action leader Greta Thunberg highlights the connections between the climate crisis, ecological emergency, and the COVID-19 pandemic as well as other public health crises that are likely to arise from humans' exploitation of animals — and explains how communities and policymakers can repair people's relationship to wildlife while radically changing our food systems. For Nature, conceived of by Thunberg and produced by the animal rights nonprofit organization Mercy for Animals, was released Saturday to coincide with the International Day for Biological Diversity. In the film,... Read more...
European Day of Parks 2021
European Day of Parks 2021
The European Day of Parks (EDoP) aims to bring people closer to nature by offering a diversity of activities and events in protected areas across the EUROPARC Network. The European... Read more...
International Biodiversity Day 2021
International Biodiversity Day 2021
From nature-based solutions to climate, health issues, food and water security, and sustainable livelihoods, biodiversity is the foundation upon which we can build back better. While there is a growing... Read more...
Endangered Species Day
Endangered Species Day
Creating Habitat for imperiled pollinators: Habitat loss for land use change and the widespread use of chemical deadly pesticides are the leading cause of global species decline. Herbicides and pesticides are hazardous... Read more...
World Bee Day 20 May 2021
World Bee Day 20 May 2021
Bees are pollinators and play a critical role in healthy ecosystems, so are essential for our food production. Almost 90% of wild plants and 75% of leading global crops depend... Read more...
Stop plastic pollution!
Stop plastic pollution!
From beaches in Southeast Asia to the remote Antarctic, plastic pollution is everywhere, harming animals like turtles and seabirds and affecting human health. Scientists have even found microplastics in the... Read more...
2020 was an annus horribilis for everyone, even for the climate.
2020 was an annus horribilis for everyone, even for the climate.
We must take advantage of the opportunities and space for change provided by an extraordinary year. Don't wait anymore, adopt an eco-friendly lifestyle just here and now! Read more...
Groundwater is the drinking water source for more than 2 billion people
Groundwater is the drinking water source for more than 2 billion people
Groundwater, the invisible water beneath our feet, represents 99% of Earth's liquid freshwater, making it critical for supplying drinking water, ensuring food security, adapting to climate variability, supporting biodiversity, sustaining surface... Read more...
The Istanbul Convention 2011 was first signed 10 years ago
The Istanbul Convention 2011 was first signed 10 years ago
The Convention encourages the States parties to apply its provisions to all victims of domestic violence, including women, men, children and the elderly. Read more...
Mother's Day 2021
Mother's Day 2021
Mother’s Day is a civil occasion in some countries of the world, celebrated in honour of the mother, motherhood and the social influence of mothers.There is not a single day... Read more...