Environment

「この子が生きる未来のために」1歳の息子への愛が詰まった結婚式は、まさかの「カーボンニュートラル」だった
「自分たちの一つ一つの行動が息子たちが生きる未来に繋がっている」カップルが“家族3人”の結婚式に込めた思いとは。

20 Celebrities Who Have Done So Much Good In The World Despite Being "Someone In Hollywood"
I genuinely appreciate these celebrities for actually helping to make change.

【写真】「雨爆弾」で1年分の雨が一気に…豪で洪水被害、15万人超が避難。町は瓦礫まみれに
オーストラリアでは、2月下旬からの大雨で、洪水の被害が拡大。これまでに22人の死亡が確認されています。

11 Brilliant Books That Explore Our Relationship With Nature
Perfect for celebrating Earth Day.

ミドリムシの力で飛行機を飛ばす ユーグレナが青汁のキューサイを買収するわけ
東大発のベンチャー・ユーグレナが青汁で知られるキューサイの買収を発表した。その狙いは、どこにあるのか。

This Photographer Captured What It’s Like For Activists To Literally Live In Treetops To Block Logging Companies
“I started photographing fairly fast, but I would always ask every time I brought out the camera. People were very guarded,” Cristian Granda told BuzzFeed News.

Prince Harry Talked About How "Everything Really Does Change" When You Become A Father, But Not For The Reason That You Think
"We can leave the world in a better place than when we found it.”


These Eye-Opening Photos Show The Impact Of Humans On The Environment
"It's not the landscape of nature but of the landscape of human systems imposed in nature to harvest the things that we need."

This Clever Coffee Buy Will Save Both Your Pocket And The Planet
Finally, I can enjoy my six daily coffees without harming Mother Nature.

27 Of The Most Powerful Photos Of This Week
Hurricane Laura, protests against systemic racism, the Republican National Convention, and at-home school — these are the images that moved us this week.

18歳以下の「CFO」募集中 あの有名企業がナンバー3に若手を公募する理由
食品やバイオ燃料開発を進める企業ユーグレナが18歳以下限定で、同社ナンバー3の役職者を公募している。

6 Photo Stories That Will Challenge Your View Of The World
Here are some of the most interesting and powerful photo stories from across the internet.

Republicans On Reddit Are Sharing The Things That Made Them Stop Supporting Trump
"I went to college and met people of other races/creeds/sexualities, and I learned empathy."

11 Women Who Have Changed The Way We See The Natural World
From Dorothy Wordsworth's early 19th-century journals to Carolyn Finney's interrogation of "wilderness is whiteness" — these women changed the nature writing game.

People Who Voted For Trump In 2016 Are Revealing Their "Breaking Point" Moment When They Stopped Supporting Him
"You literally can’t trust anything he says. It could be blatant lies and he wouldn’t care at all."

Only Eco-Conscious Aussies Will Appreciate These 17 Environmental Buys
Short-term spending, long-term benefits.

How You Answer These Questions Will Reveal Which Garden You Should Grow
Put your green thumb to work for a greener planet.

Your Garden Can Quietly Help The Planet In 10 Specific Ways
Wanna save the world? Good. Grab your sun hat.

How To Compost In Four Easy Steps, Even If You Don't Know Where To Start
Yes, you can even compost inside.

17 Reasons Why You Should Be Growing Your Own Vegetables
You're about to get some green thumbs.

For Everyone Who Loved "FernGully: The Last Rainforest" As A Kid
This is the ultimate throwback.

The First Earth Day Was Over 50 Years Ago, But These Photos Feel Timeless
Fifty years ago, before the environment was seen as a political cause, it united everyone.

16 Mind Blowing Pictures Of Animals That Will Make You Look Twice
If you blink, you'll miss them.

I Went To A Bibliotherapist And I'm Ridiculously Excited For My "Prescription"
If books can cure my fears about the future — I'm all for it.

17 Of The Best Eco-Friendly Alternatives Under £10 To Add To Your Current Routine
Look after your wallet and the planet!

Opinion: My Country Is On Fire. Soon The Whole World Will Be.
I returned home for Christmas to find my country — and its consciousness — ablaze. What disasters will prompt similar reckonings elsewhere?

Australia's Leader Called For A Crackdown On Environmentalists Before Fires Broke Out
Governments are increasingly casting environmental activism as a new kind of extremism, punishing and marginalizing protesters.

If You Consider Yourself An Eco-Warrior, You Should Be Doing These 13 Things
Here's how you can help preserve the future of our beautiful planet.

23 Amazing Luxuries To Treat Yourself To Under ₹300
You'll use most of these products everyday!

Jason Momoa Just Dragged Chris Pratt On Instagram For Drinking Bottled Water
Aquaman protecting our oceans IRL.

Opinion: We Disrupted The Harvard–Yale Game Because Our Schools Profit From Disaster
Our schools profit from oil drilling and extorting communities on the front lines of the climate crisis. A football game can wait.

There Is A New Way To See Climate Change
This goes way beyond images of polar bears.

17 Products To Help Make Your Kitchen A More Eco-Friendly Place
Being kinder to the planet can be surprisingly simple.

Leonardo DiCaprio Met Greta Thunberg And I'm So Ready For Them To Save The Planet Together
Here's hoping for a collab.

16 Amazing Eco-Friendly Bags That'll Make You Wanna Give Up Plastic
Just in case the environmental impact of plastic hasn't already convinced you to give it up.

Opinion: I Asked Joe Biden A Tough Question, So He Called Me A Child. He Wants To Be President?
My encounter with the man who wants to be president taught me that he is not up to the task.

Opinion: Teenagers Are Changing The World. They Should Be Allowed To Vote.
Young activists are leading global struggles over climate change and civil rights. There's no reason why they shouldn't have a say in who runs their government.

11 Handy Products If You're Sick Of Wasting Food
Stop throwing away your food!

18 Products That Can Help You Save The Earth
With the effects of climate change increasing and becoming more grave, it's pertinent that we do our bit to help our planet recover and rehabilitate.

21 Pictures That Should Make You Angry If You Happen To Live On Planet Earth
This is getting out of control.

なぜ「気候変動問題をセクシーに」は「空っぽ」なのか
小泉進次郎・環境大臣がニューヨークの記者会見で「気候変動のような大きい問題には楽しく、かっこ良く、セクシーに取り組まないといけない」と発言した。一方で16歳の少女は、政治家に怒りをあらわにし、その発言を「empty words」(空っぽな言葉、空虚な言葉、実態のない言葉)と非難した。

11 Ways To Help The Environment That Are Easier Than Reading This List
This is actually easier than you think.

小泉進次郎大臣「気候変動問題をセクシーに」発言が波紋 秋元才加さんは「違和感」
小泉大臣の「外交デビュー」となったニューヨークでの発言については、ネット上にも様々な声が上がっている。

Take This Nature Quiz To Learn One Little Way You Can Help Save The Planet
What little steps can you take?

These Heartbreaking Photos Show The Devastation Of The Amazon Fires
More than 80,000 fires have broken out in the Amazon rainforest in 2019, leaving a trail of ash and devastation in what is often called the "lungs of the planet."

ローラやブルゾンちえみも拡散。アマゾン火災で世界に「無関係」な写真が広がる
「地球の肺」と呼ばれているアマゾンの森林火災の原因は、人類による熱帯雨林の開発にある。セレブたちは環境問題に関心を持つよう、今回の火災の写真をSNSで拡散しているが、中には誤りも含まれている。

NASAが撮影したアマゾン森林火災の写真が衝撃的すぎる…
その勢いは過去最悪のペースで拡大しており、このまま続けば将来的な気候変動に深刻なダメージをもたらすおそれがある。

The World’s Plastic Addiction Is On Horrifying Display In These Photographs
Trash: coming to a waterway near you!

23 Of The Most Powerful Photos Of The Week
From the wildfires in the Amazon raising awareness of an ongoing climate emergency to the simmering tensions in Afghanistan and Hong Kong, these are the most striking and memorable pictures from this past week.

Celebrities Are Speaking Out About The Amazon Rainforest Fire
"It’s our responsibility to help to save our planet."

11 Ways You Can Help Save The Amazon Rainforest
The Amazon is STILL burning.

Microplastics Are In Most Bottled Water But The WHO Says They’re Not A Health Risk — For Now
A World Health Organization-cited research team last year reported that 90% of bottled water sampled contained microscopic plastic fibers.

これは、私たちからの手紙です。世界初のモニュメントが未来に約束すること。
「このモニュメントは、私たちが今何が起きているか、そして何をする必要があるのかを知っていることを示すものです。私たちが行動することできたかは、未来のあなたたちのみが知ることです」

The Government Just Signed Off On Plans For A Mine To Avoid A Disaster Of Its Own Making
A critical question has not been answered: how will the mine eventually be closed?

14 Things You Should Do If You Genuinely Give A Shit That The Planet Is Dying
Or, you know, do nothing and embrace our impending doom. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

This Tiny Aboriginal Town Is Fighting A "Huge Toxic Time Bomb"
A big mistake means Glencore's McArthur River Mine will need 1,000 years of monitoring once digging stops. The government is about to decide if it can keep mining.

「大人は想像力が鈍い」上場企業の副社長が小学生に言われて考えたことは、子どもの幹部採用だった
地球温暖化など未来を考えるには、未来の主役の子どもたちが必要だ、という。

Opinion: Rivers Of Blood, Black Snow — What Rich Men Did To My Russian Hometown
Heavy industry made my hometown look like a postapocalyptic wasteland, where rivers run red and the snow is black. It also made some men very rich.

Chernobyl Blew Up My Childhood. Will Climate Change Do The Same For My Kids?
I was a 10-year-old in Kiev when the Chernobyl explosion destroyed my faith in my country and my family. Now I wonder if history is bound to repeat itself.

Kevin Bacon Blasted President Trump For His "Despicable" Environmental Policies
"I think it's astounding how far we've gone backwards since he's been president in terms of environmental law."

FDA’s First Tests For "Forever Chemicals" In Food Found Them In Meat And Chocolate Cake
Researchers said the results are preliminary, but indicate it’s important to track the chemicals in food.

23 Reasons We Need To Stop Freaking Out Over Climate Change
We only have about 12 years before the changes become irreversible, but who's counting?

What Tips Do You Have To Make The World A Greener Place?
What little things can we do to save the planet?

A Huge Pile Of Unsold Food From Amazon Go Was Found In A Seattle Landfill
Asked about the trash with its logo on it, Amazon told BuzzFeed News that community partners who have received donated, unsold food may have discarded a heap of its individually packaged meals and grocery items.

18 Charts To Help You Start Living More Sustainably
Because we stan Mother Earth.

Climate Change Fiction Is Rethinking The Ecoterrorist
We don't need to be on board with the extreme actions of characters in First Reformed and The Overstory to feel some empathy for the desperation that drives them.

These Haunting Photos Capture The Vanishing Wildlife Of Africa
"The destruction of the natural world is far more complex than we think."

14 Celebrities Who Gave Their Voices To Nature And Environmental Documentaries
Let their soothing voices teach you all the ways the world is burning. JK, but only kinda!

24 Jokes For Anyone Who Loves The Planet
For anyone who loves nature, recycling, and Mother Earth.

Indigenous Traditional Owners Drilled Parliament Lawns To Show Politicians What It Feels Like
They say they want to let politicians know how it feels to have unwelcome machinery on your land.

Trump Keeps Saying Wind Turbines Cause Cancer (They Don’t) And Can Stop You From Watching TV (They Won’t)
The fake “wind turbine syndrome” has long been pushed by online conspiracy theorists who blame the technology for all kinds of illnesses. In at least one case, the spread of the myth was connected to an oil company in Australia.

Food Industry Leaders Say They're So Busy Preparing For A No-Deal Brexit There's No Time To Think About Anything Else
In an extraordinary letter to Michael Gove that was leaked to BuzzFeed News, the UK food industry begged the environment secretary to pause a host of major consultations until after Brexit.

A Green New Deal Is Already Happening
The transition to electric cars and clean energy is happening faster than anyone expected. All politicians can do is choose to accelerate it.

More Than 50 People Are Dead And 300 Others Missing After A Dam Burst In Brazil
Rescue teams are desperately searching for survivors of the incident, which took place in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais.

18 Unexpected Ways To Repurpose Your Junk
Make drawer organizers out of cereal boxes!

The Great Barrier Reef Foundation Was The Environment Department's Top Pick For $443 Million After Just Three Days
The Environment Department claims other private partner options were considered, but an audit report found no documented evidence of that.

12 Reasons Why The World Will Use Less Plastic In 2019
Single-use plastics were brought to their knees in 2018.

13 Eco-Friendly Products You Should Replace Your Plastic Stuff With
There's an eco-friendly alternative for almost everything.

16 People Who Are Quite Literally Murdering The Earth
Plastic, plastic everywhere.

Sorry To Be A Bummer But Here's Everything Huge We've Found Out About Climate Change In 2018
TLDR; it's not looking good, guys.

A Massive Study Of Turtles On The Great Barrier Reef Has Found "Alarming" Evidence Of Chemical Contamination
The research was launched after a mass stranding of turtles in 2012.

Create A Holiday Look And We'll Give You A Way To Help The Environment
Maybe you need to take this quiz.

"It Is Going To Get A Lot Worse": 8,000 Australians From A Single Town Are Evacuating Because Of A Fire
"If it was me, I'd go right now, straight away," said state disaster coordinator Bob Gee.

Kim Kardashian And Kanye West Flew Privately On A Boeing 747 And People Are Mad
"You have the power and wealth to travel sustainably, and instead you do the opposite. For what? An Instagram flex?"

Brazil Says Deforestation In The Amazon Is At Its Worst Level In A Decade
The news comes amid concerns from environmentalists that the country’s new president-elect will open up more of the Amazon to logging.

To Slow Down Climate Change, We Need To Take On Capitalism
As we head for the edge of a climate change cliff, neoliberal market capitalism is chewing up the biosphere and the lives of everyone in it. But it’s not too late to act.

In The ’70s, A Bunch Of White People Built A Town In India. Today, It’s A Kind Of Paradise.
While urban Indians like me run our own home into the ground, the 50% foreign community of Auroville has turned barren land into a lush forest. For more on this story, watch Follow This on Netflix.

If You're So Miserable About Climate Change You Don't Want Kids, You're Not Alone
This is a really important movement for a growing population of people who are emotionally affected by climate change.

Here's How To Stop Taking Terrible Photos At Night
You just have to be extra patient.

サメによる被害を防ぐため、実施された殺処分 しかし、生態系を壊すリスクも…
豪クイーンズランド州で2人がサメに襲撃された。その後、6匹のサメが捕獲され、処分された。

The Trump Administration Just Quietly Adopted An “Open Science” Policy That Limits Conservation Science
The order calls for “the best available science.” Critics say it does the opposite.

12 Photos Of Highly Toxic Places In The US On World Cleanup Day
“From wilderness to pastoral landscape to industrial site and now to wasteland.”

21 Easy Peezy Ways To Make Your Lifestyle More Eco-Friendly
It's supes simple.

アマゾンプライムの高速な無料配送に、隠れた環境コスト
アマゾンが開催する年に一度のビッグセール「プライムデー」で、高速な無料配送を利用して買いまくった人も多いだろう。だがそこには、支払画面には表示されない隠れた環境コストがかかっている、と専門家は指摘する。

Turnbull Has Re-NEGed On His Energy Policy To Keep His Job
But the prime minister says he still has the full support of the cabinet and his partyroom.

Malcolm Turnbull Is Celebrating His Own Party Supporting His Energy Policy
And in news that will shock no-one, Tony Abbott isn't happy about it.

A Pesticide Linked To Health Problems In Kids Was Just Banned, Dealing The Trump Administration A Major Defeat
"It attacks anything with a nervous system," said an attorney who worked on the case.

8 Practical Things You Can Do To Help Save The Bees
FYI, you definitely shouldn't be leaving out a teaspoon of sugar and water for them.

Opinion: Straw Politics Is Dividing The Nation. I Propose A Third Way.
We don't need an outright straw ban, but the current path is unsustainable. Here's a middle ground.