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The Dark Side of Ecotourism: When Green Travel Exploits People and the Planet
As luxury eco-retreats and voluntourism surge, experts warn that without systemic reform, the industry may be doing more harm than good....

The Left Chapter
Jun 28, 202514 min read


Conservation Innovations: How Sustained Resistance Is Saving One of the Earth’s Most Critical Rainforests From Corporate Greed
As profit-driven exploitation imperils Indonesia’s Leuser Ecosystem, some unique conservation strategies are working to save it....

The Left Chapter
Jun 20, 20256 min read


Climate Change Is Worsening Seasonal Allergies by Boosting Plant Pollen Production
Higher carbon dioxide levels and warmer temperatures are causing plants to increase their pollen production, which can be severe for...

The Left Chapter
Jun 6, 20258 min read


How the Rights of Nature Movement Is Reshaping Law and Culture
From the sacred peaks of Aotearoa to the rivers of Colombia and the contested waters of Lake Erie, a global movement is emerging to grant...

The Left Chapter
Jun 1, 20258 min read


CELDF and the Rights of Nature
CELDF has supported communities across the world in advancing the rights of nature, from local efforts to larger national and...

The Left Chapter
May 12, 20255 min read


The World’s Greatest Long Hikes
For those willing to brave extended treks in nature, the world’s best long hikes offer challenges and amazing rewards. A hiker on the...

The Left Chapter
May 4, 20258 min read


Restoring the Wild: How Reintroducing Bison Could Revive Britain’s Landscapes and Ecosystems
Reintroducing European bison to Britain, despite their absence from its history, could help restore ecological balance by fostering...

The Left Chapter
Apr 4, 20257 min read


Why Wikis Are a Useful Tool to Protect Online Information From Being ‘Disappeared’
Wiki sites are at the forefront of a shift toward decentralized information sharing. Moheen Reeyad, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons...
Michael Laxer
Mar 6, 20255 min read


Making Erhai Lake Bloom Again: A Story of China’s Ecological Transformation
View of the Erhai Lake in September 2023 -- Nishino Asuka, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons By Tings Chak On a clear morning in June...
Michael Laxer
Feb 18, 20255 min read


Why We Evolved to Dream at Night and What Dreams Mean
We forget most of our dreams. So why do we have them? By Leslie Alan Horvitz No one knows why we dream. It stands to reason that dreams...
Michael Laxer
Jan 31, 202524 min read


We Have Entered the Era of ‘Global Boiling’—Marine Wildlife, Ecosystems, and Economies Are Being Devastated
Marine heat waves are causing record-breaking ocean temperatures that kill animals and impact ocean-based industries. Henrik Dreisler, CC...
Michael Laxer
Jan 24, 20255 min read


Abolish Climate Disasters
We need to apply an abolitionist framework to climate change, pouring money into a safe and resilient climate and out of the oil-based...
Michael Laxer
Jan 23, 20256 min read


How the World Hides Liability for Climate Deaths
Unfair family planning regimes have stalled progress in the climate fight and prevent children from having a fair start in life. People...
Michael Laxer
Jan 4, 202513 min read


The Commercial Fishing Industry Is Destroying Vital Marine Ecosystems
Fish are sentient beings subjected to cruelty to maximize profits for the multibillion-dollar industry. By Vicky Bond The unsustainable...
Michael Laxer
Dec 8, 202410 min read


The Carbon Soil Opportunity: Organic Farming Helps Counter Climate Change
Switching to organic products is an easy way to eat healthier and support the environment. Elina Mark, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia...
Michael Laxer
Dec 3, 20246 min read


Cities Made Differently: Try Imagining Another Urban Existence
We know from history that there are many ways we can live together—let’s explore the idea. Aerroscape & Lino Zeddies, CC BY-SA 4.0 By...
Michael Laxer
Nov 23, 20246 min read


The Globalized, Industrialized Food System Is Destroying the World—We Urgently Need to Support Local Food Economies
Our food system is linked to an economic system fundamentally biased against what’s good for people and the planet. By Helena...
Michael Laxer
Nov 2, 20248 min read


The U.S. Southwest Offers Blueprints for the Future of Wastewater Reuse
Our existing water supplies could go further by turning wastewater into drinking water. Lake Powell, a man-made reservoir on the Colorado...
Michael Laxer
Oct 31, 202414 min read


Guide to Climate Action in Your Local US Community
Decades of unjust land use decisions in the US have deliberately shaped and harmed communities. But there are concrete actions you can...
Michael Laxer
Oct 27, 20246 min read


How the Built Environment Is Damaging Children’s Connection to Nature
Profit-driven urban development has disconnected us—particularly children—from the wilderness. The effects are unhealthy. An urban...
Michael Laxer
Oct 25, 202410 min read
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