Lands managed by Afro-descendant peoples in the Amazon experience dramatically lower deforestation and house some of the planet’s richest ecosystems—showing how centuries-old stewardship can guide global conservation. A view of part of the Brazilian Amazon -- Marinha do Brasil, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons By Reynard Loki Spanning nine nations and covering more than 5.5 million square kilometers —roughly the size of the continental United States—the Amazon is the world

As consumers flock to “reef-safe” and “ocean-friendly” skincare, beauty brands are selling a vision of ocean purity that is more marketing-driven than science-based. By Kate Petty The personal care industry has mastered the art of marketing eco-consciousness— evolving beyond familiar labels like “green,” “clean,” and “natural”—into a new wave of sea-inspired branding that claims to champion ocean conservation. Terms such as “reef-safe” and “ocean-friendly” evoke images of cry

Humanity’s evolution into a super predator has reshaped ecosystems and instilled a primal fear in much of the animal kingdom. Representational image - public domain By John Divinagracia Hunting is considered critical to human evolution by many researchers who believe that several characteristics that distinguish humans from our closest living relatives, the apes, may have partly resulted from our adaptation to hunting, including our large brain size. Over time, however, the

By Manolo De Los Santos The news of Assata Shakur’s death in Havana, Cuba, on September 26, was met with a deep sense of shared loss...

Ships of the flotilla off the coast of Tunisia -- image via X By Taroa Zúñiga Silva and Vijay Prashad The Gaza Sumud Flotilla sails from...

Facing habitat loss, climate change, and shifting livelihoods, Maasai women are leading a transformative program that links sustainable...

By Manolo De Los Santos Em setembro de 1960, no coração da América negra, o Hotel Theresa, no Harlem, tornou-se palco de um dos encontros...

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s killing, centrist liberals have lionized the white supremacist, paving the way for a greater assault from...

From hopeful beginnings to a broken system, student loans reveal how policy choices turned higher learning into a lifelong financial...

Lands vital for climate resilience and the forestry industry are also critical habitats for declining bird species, offering a rare...

Despite mounting evidence of serious health risks, the U.S. continues to allow diquat use on farms. A Canadian farmer spraying diquat on...

As part of back-to-school preparations, teachers are patrolling their schools against ICE arrests of students and their families. ICE...

Between capitalism in decline, expressed in wars and neo-fascism, and the left calling for reconstruction, people resist. NATO Summit,...

Photographs documenting social, ecological, and economic struggles expose hidden truths, counter societal amnesia, and inspire action...

The war economy relies on the enclosure of the commons. By reclaiming the commons, we can build a world based on cooperation, ecological...

As luxury eco-retreats and voluntourism surge, experts warn that without systemic reform, the industry may be doing more harm than good....

For TONYC, theater isn’t just for entertainment; it’s a powerful tool for social change. Screenshot from a performance, 2024 By Caitlin...

Ni Una Menos rally in Argentina in 2017 - TitiNicola, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons By Maisa Bascuas The Cry That Fuelled the...

A proposal for a nationwide federally supported school voucher program is just another of President Trump’s schemes to give advantages to...

When charter schools are used as “a tool for economic development,” kids and communities suffer. CEIBA College Preparatory Academy --...