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What are mangroves?

This Is Why Mangrove Conservation Matters

By Gaurika Gautam & Vedika Gautam, Age 16, United Arab Emirates

Gaurika Gautam and Vedika Gautam are behind Mangrove Protectors, which brings interactive workshops to schools and camps across the United […]

The Aral Sea has dried out.

Trees (Or, When a Sea Becomes a Desert)

By Avril Lim, Age 16, Hong Kong

Trees are a gift to our world, a pivotal cornerstone of our balanced ecosystem. Yet I never truly appreciated their […]

Niyubahwe Uwacu Annick.

Rwandan Teen Innovator Harvests Electricity from Air to Power Off-Grid Communities

In the red soils of Rwanda’s Bugesera District, 17-year-old Niyubahwe Uwacu Annick is reimagining what it means to bring power to the off-grid.

A messy room full of clothes.

How Fast Fashion Is Contributing to Global Plastic Pollution

With the dominance of synthetic fabrics in fast fashion, the release of microfibers has sparked a health and environmental crisis.

Marine life.

Life in the Water Is Delicate: Let’s Protect It

By Parth Singla, Age 10, India

This letter was submitted by Parth Singla, a 10-year-old young changemaker from India. — Whenever I stand near the sea […]

Earth Prize 2025 winner Tomáš Čermák and Anna Podmanická from PURA from Czechia and Slovakia.

The Earth Prize 2025: These Teenagers Have a Brilliant Fix for Dirty Water

Two teenagers from Europe were recently named the Global Winners of The Earth Prize, after beating six other Regional Winners […]

protect the planet

The Earth Prize 2025: Meet the 7 Winning Teams

The Earth Prize is a worldwide competition that celebrates students who are coming up with smart, creative ways to help […]

4Ocean staff in Bali.

This Beach Clean-Up Business Wants to End the Ocean Plastic Crisis

4Ocean has pulled thousands of tonnes of garbage out of the sea and turned them into bracelets and other wares […]

Westminster’s ArCCAT hosted a mock COP to inspire the next generation of climate advocates in an immersive event with 80 St Marylebone CE School students aged 12-18.

Empowering Future Climate Leaders: Westminster Students Host Mock COP

Westminster’s ArCCAT hosted a mock COP to inspire the next generation of climate advocates in an immersive event with 80 […]

A pond with water lilies and swamp grass in the back on the Anhinga trail in Everglades National Park, Florida.

E for Everglades: 5 Facts About this Wild Habitat

Welcome to the A to Z Eco-Explorer, a series where we explore one environmental subject corresponding to each letter of […]

What are mangroves?

This Is Why Mangrove Conservation Matters

By Gaurika Gautam & Vedika Gautam, Age 16, United Arab Emirates

Gaurika Gautam and Vedika Gautam are behind Mangrove Protectors, which brings interactive workshops to schools and camps across the United […]

The Aral Sea has dried out.

Trees (Or, When a Sea Becomes a Desert)

By Avril Lim, Age 16, Hong Kong

Trees are a gift to our world, a pivotal cornerstone of our balanced ecosystem. Yet I never truly appreciated their […]

Marine life.

Life in the Water Is Delicate: Let’s Protect It

By Parth Singla, Age 10, India

This letter was submitted by Parth Singla, a 10-year-old young changemaker from India. — Whenever I stand near the sea […]

World Environment Day artwork by Leisha Sabharwal

Why Do We Celebrate World Environment Day and What Can We Do?

By Leisha Sabharwal, Age 10, India

To celebrate World Environment Day, which every year falls on June 5, 10-year-old Kids.Earth.Org reader Leisha Sabharwal wrote a poem […]

Fish and corals

How a Kenyan Educator Is Teaching Kids About the Effects of Marine Pollution to Human and Marine Ecosystems

By Kelvin Oyugi, Age 32, Kenya

Trash Talk In Action is a joint effort born from a transboundary collaboration between Martina Gaglioti,  a marine biologist and […]

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Essay: Let’s Be Together and Make a Difference

By Leisha Sabharwal, Age 10, India

Our mother Earth is an incredible planet in this whole universe and it’s home to all living beings. In the […]

cow eating trash in Jaipur market, India; urban waste

Urban Waste and Its Effects on Animals

By Kothari Vinesh, Age 15, US

Kothari is a high school student in the United States. He’s a children’s book author of a novel that focuses […]

biodiversity in forests; deforestation; frest and lakes

Does Deforestation Lead to Biodiversity Loss?

By Zoha Mariyam, Age 12, India

Have you ever wondered why forests are so important? They are not only home to many animals and plants, but […]

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two endangered amazon pink river dolphins

A for Amazon Pink River Dolphin: 6 Fascinating Facts About This Endangered Species

Welcome to the new A to Z Eco-Explorer, a series where we explore one environmental subject corresponding to each letter […]

bonobos

B for Bonobos: 5 Fun Facts About This Beautiful Species

Welcome to the new A to Z Eco-Explorer, a series where we explore one environmental subject corresponding to each letter of […]

congo basin rainforest

C for Congo Basin: 5 Cool Facts About the World’s Second-Largest Tropical Rainforest

Welcome to the new A to Z Eco-Explorer, a series where we explore one environmental subject corresponding to each letter […]

Dugong swimming in the ocean.

D for Dugong: 5 Facts About This Relative to the Manatee

Welcome to the A to Z Eco-Explorer, a series where we explore one environmental subject corresponding to each letter of […]

Climate Change

Westminster’s ArCCAT hosted a mock COP to inspire the next generation of climate advocates in an immersive event with 80 St Marylebone CE School students aged 12-18.

Empowering Future Climate Leaders: Westminster Students Host Mock COP

Westminster’s ArCCAT hosted a mock COP to inspire the next generation of climate advocates in an immersive event with 80 […]

Ryan Honary of SensoRy AI with his wildfire sensor.

How This 17-Year-Old Created a Sensor to Detect Wildfires Early

Ever had an idea to help the planet? What if that idea could turn into something real – something that […]

Young South Korean activists during a press conference in 2020 following the filing of a key climate litigation case. Hyunjung Yoon is in the middle, holding the judge's gavel.

Two Young Activists on Their Efforts to Spearhead Climate Action in South Korea

In August, hundreds of South Korean climate activists won a long court battle. The young plaintiffs had accused their government […]

The Earth Prize 2025 competition

Are You Ready to Change the World? Compete for $100K in The Earth Prize to Tackle Eco Challenges!

Are you between 13 and 19 years old and passionate about the environment? The Earth Prize is the world’s biggest […]

Olympic rings in front of the Tour Eifel in Paris

Were the 2024 Paris Olympics the Greenest Games Ever?

With 800 sporting events, 15,000 athletes, 45,000 volunteers and 13 million meals, can the world’s biggest sporting event truly be […]

Light pollution from a city at night

Light Pollution: Why Are Dark Skies Important?

What do you see when you look up at the night sky? One hundred years ago, people could admire the […]

Aerial view of Northern Mali; Great Green Wall of Africa

What Is The Great Green Wall Initiative?

You may have heard of the Great Wall of China, but have you heard of the Great Green Wall in […]

cherry blossom

Why Are Flowers Blooming Earlier Than Usual?

As winter days fade, spring flowers begin to bloom. From cherry blossoms to tulips, these blooms mark the return of […]

The Earth Prize Winning Team 'FloodGate' (US). From the left: George Cheng, Larry Myers (team supervisor), Reichen Schaller, Shubhan Bhattacharya and Sumedh Kotrannavar.

The Earth Prize 2024: How You Can Be a Teenage Climate Changemaker

Have you ever dreamed of making a real difference in the fight against climate change? The Earth Prize is your […]

Climate change books for kids

12 Great Climate Change Books for Kids

Do you want to learn more about climate change? It can be quite difficult to find information about it that’s […]

Life on Land

Niyubahwe Uwacu Annick.

Rwandan Teen Innovator Harvests Electricity from Air to Power Off-Grid Communities

In the red soils of Rwanda’s Bugesera District, 17-year-old Niyubahwe Uwacu Annick is reimagining what it means to bring power to the off-grid.

A messy room full of clothes.

How Fast Fashion Is Contributing to Global Plastic Pollution

With the dominance of synthetic fabrics in fast fashion, the release of microfibers has sparked a health and environmental crisis.

Earth Prize 2025 winner Tomáš Čermák and Anna Podmanická from PURA from Czechia and Slovakia.

The Earth Prize 2025: These Teenagers Have a Brilliant Fix for Dirty Water

Two teenagers from Europe were recently named the Global Winners of The Earth Prize, after beating six other Regional Winners […]

protect the planet

The Earth Prize 2025: Meet the 7 Winning Teams

The Earth Prize is a worldwide competition that celebrates students who are coming up with smart, creative ways to help […]

A pond with water lilies and swamp grass in the back on the Anhinga trail in Everglades National Park, Florida.

E for Everglades: 5 Facts About this Wild Habitat

Welcome to the A to Z Eco-Explorer, a series where we explore one environmental subject corresponding to each letter of […]

Young South Korean activists during a press conference in 2020 following the filing of a key climate litigation case. Hyunjung Yoon is in the middle, holding the judge's gavel.

Two Young Activists on Their Efforts to Spearhead Climate Action in South Korea

In August, hundreds of South Korean climate activists won a long court battle. The young plaintiffs had accused their government […]

The Earth Prize 2025 competition

Are You Ready to Change the World? Compete for $100K in The Earth Prize to Tackle Eco Challenges!

Are you between 13 and 19 years old and passionate about the environment? The Earth Prize is the world’s biggest […]

Olympic rings in front of the Tour Eifel in Paris

Were the 2024 Paris Olympics the Greenest Games Ever?

With 800 sporting events, 15,000 athletes, 45,000 volunteers and 13 million meals, can the world’s biggest sporting event truly be […]

Light pollution from a city at night

Light Pollution: Why Are Dark Skies Important?

What do you see when you look up at the night sky? One hundred years ago, people could admire the […]

Aerial view of Northern Mali; Great Green Wall of Africa

What Is The Great Green Wall Initiative?

You may have heard of the Great Wall of China, but have you heard of the Great Green Wall in […]

Life in the Water

Oysters.

Exploring the Ecological Benefits of Oysters

Oysters are like the superheroes of our sea – small, shelled wonders that work miracles for our planet. You might think of them just as fancy, delicious seafood that you have ever so often for dinner, but, in fact, these filter-feeders play a vital role in keeping oceans healthy and clean.

4Ocean staff in Bali.

This Beach Clean-Up Business Wants to End the Ocean Plastic Crisis

4Ocean has pulled thousands of tonnes of garbage out of the sea and turned them into bracelets and other wares […]

Dugong swimming in the ocean.

D for Dugong: 5 Facts About This Relative to the Manatee

Welcome to the A to Z Eco-Explorer, a series where we explore one environmental subject corresponding to each letter of […]

A group of kids feeding a giraffe in a zoo

Are Zoos Good or Bad for Animals?

Zoos have been around for thousands of years. As early as 2,500 BC, rulers in ancient Egypt kept exotic animals […]

two endangered amazon pink river dolphins

A for Amazon Pink River Dolphin: 6 Fascinating Facts About This Endangered Species

Welcome to the new A to Z Eco-Explorer, a series where we explore one environmental subject corresponding to each letter […]

the benefits of seaweed farming

Exploring Seaweed Farming as a Solution to Climate Change

In the bustling city of Hong Kong, one school renowned for its efforts in increasing sustainability has initiated a groundbreaking […]

nuclear power plant; nuclear energy; fukushima nuclear wastewater release plan

Is Japan’s Nuclear Wastewater Safe?

In August 2023, Japan began releasing more than 7,800 tonnes of treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean. Over the […]

noise pollution; ocean

Does Noise Pollution Harm Marine Life?

The ocean is a noisy place. Waves, storms, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and marine animals all produce sound. Humans, too, are […]

rough ocean

El Niño and La Niña Explained to Kids

If you have ever wondered why our weather can sometimes be so unpredictable and extreme, then you are in for […]

coral reefs

5 of the World’s Most Threatened Coral Reefs 2023

Coral reefs are like underwater cities full of different plants and animals. They are super diverse and beautiful. But some […]

Protecting Wildlife

A pond with water lilies and swamp grass in the back on the Anhinga trail in Everglades National Park, Florida.

E for Everglades: 5 Facts About this Wild Habitat

Welcome to the A to Z Eco-Explorer, a series where we explore one environmental subject corresponding to each letter of […]

Ryan Honary of SensoRy AI with his wildfire sensor.

How This 17-Year-Old Created a Sensor to Detect Wildfires Early

Ever had an idea to help the planet? What if that idea could turn into something real – something that […]

Dugong swimming in the ocean.

D for Dugong: 5 Facts About This Relative to the Manatee

Welcome to the A to Z Eco-Explorer, a series where we explore one environmental subject corresponding to each letter of […]

The Earth Prize 2025 competition

Are You Ready to Change the World? Compete for $100K in The Earth Prize to Tackle Eco Challenges!

Are you between 13 and 19 years old and passionate about the environment? The Earth Prize is the world’s biggest […]

A group of kids feeding a giraffe in a zoo

Are Zoos Good or Bad for Animals?

Zoos have been around for thousands of years. As early as 2,500 BC, rulers in ancient Egypt kept exotic animals […]

congo basin rainforest

C for Congo Basin: 5 Cool Facts About the World’s Second-Largest Tropical Rainforest

Welcome to the new A to Z Eco-Explorer, a series where we explore one environmental subject corresponding to each letter […]

bonobos

B for Bonobos: 5 Fun Facts About This Beautiful Species

Welcome to the new A to Z Eco-Explorer, a series where we explore one environmental subject corresponding to each letter of […]

two endangered amazon pink river dolphins

A for Amazon Pink River Dolphin: 6 Fascinating Facts About This Endangered Species

Welcome to the new A to Z Eco-Explorer, a series where we explore one environmental subject corresponding to each letter […]

nuclear power plant; nuclear energy; fukushima nuclear wastewater release plan

Is Japan’s Nuclear Wastewater Safe?

In August 2023, Japan began releasing more than 7,800 tonnes of treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean. Over the […]

noise pollution; ocean

Does Noise Pollution Harm Marine Life?

The ocean is a noisy place. Waves, storms, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and marine animals all produce sound. Humans, too, are […]

Space

cost of space tourism

The Environmental Cost of Space Tourism

In recent years, scientists have perfected space technologies. These allow us to send people into space for exploration purposes. However, […]

space junk, what is space junk

What is Space Junk?

Space debris – or ‘space junk’ – is any natural or man-made particle that surrounds the Earth or is in […]

space solar power

Can We Build a Solar Power Station in Space?

Solar energy is the most abundant source of energy on the planet. The sun has produced energy for billions of […]

satellites climate change

Outside Looking In: Satellites in the Era of Climate Change

Satellites and space stations provide many important services, but they are incredibly expensive. Is the cost of advancing space technologies […]

satellites oceans

Satellites: The New Tool to Help Understand Oceans

Oceans cover over 70% of the Earth’s surface. They provide us with food and help to control our climate, but […]

satellite sea level rise

NASA Launches a Satellite to Track Sea Level Rise

NASA has launched a satellite that will collect information on the world’s oceans to improve weather forecasting and document sea […]

COVID-19 may be ruining weather services

How COVID-19 Could Ruin Weather Forecasting

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many lives, with lockdown and social distancing measures, but our weather and climate forecasting systems […]

What Satellite imagery Teaches Us About the Amazon Rainforest

In September 2019, Brazil’s National Institute for Space (INPE) reported that as many as 82 285 fires were detected in […]