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Throwing Away New Shoes and Clothes Is Now Banned in Most of Europe

The European Union – a group of 27 European countries – has made a brand new rule to ban fast fashion companies from throwing away new clothes and shoes.

Green Sea Turtles Are No Longer Endangered: A Big Win for Nature

Once classified as “endangered”, green sea turtles’ status was recently downgraded to “least concern” thanks to a series of conservation initiatives.

This Is Why Mangrove Conservation Matters

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

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

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

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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 […]

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

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

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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 […]

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 […]

Exploring Seaweed Farming: A Cool Solution to Climate Change

A Kids’ Guide to Plant-Based Food Diet

The meat industry accounts for nearly 60% of all greenhouse gas emissions from food production. Similarly, high emissions are also […]

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Urban Waste and Its Effects on Animals

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

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 […]

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 […]

A Kids’ Guide to the Pros and Cons of Nuclear Energy

As we try to reduce carbon emissions, we need to decide if we should keep using nuclear power or focus […]

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The Circular Economy Explained to Kids

A circular economy is a new way of thinking about how we use resources. In a linear economy, we take […]

Understanding the Importance of Water Conservation

Did you know that every time you leave the tap running while you brush your teeth, you are wasting up […]

5 Stunning Rainforest Facts For Kids

Happy World Rainforest Day! On this day, we celebrate the importance of tropical rainforests. From providing the habitat to millions […]

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Does Deforestation Lead to Biodiversity Loss?

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

8 Interesting Sea Turtles Facts for Kids

Happy World Sea Turtle Day! These amazing creatures are not only beautiful animals but they also show incredible perseverance and […]

8 Facts About the Great Pacific Garbage Patch

In 1997, a racing boat captain by the name of Charles Moore was sailing from Hawai’i to California when he […]

5 Earth Day Facts for Kids

Earth is home to 8 billion people, 300,000 plant species, about 10 million animal species, and over 600,000 types of […]

Educating Kids About Climate Change: An Interview With Young Environmentalist Romario Valentine

We recently spoke to 11-year-old Romario Valentine, a young eco-warrior and author of Protect our Planet – Take action with […]

5 Fascinating Facts about Orangutans for Kids

On August 19, we celebrate International Orangutan Day. Here are some fascinating facts about these highly intelligent animals for kids […]

6 Interesting Elephant Facts for Kids

Happy World Elephant Day 2022! These animals play a vital role in their ecosystems and contribute to tourism and community […]

Australia’s Animals Are Disappearing, A New Report Reveals

A new report published last month showed that Australia’s animals have experienced a huge decline in recent years. Now, most […]

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, […]

6 Amazing Facts About Mangrove Trees for Kids

Every year on 26 July, we celebrate the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem. On this day, […]

10 Overfishing Facts for Kids

Overfishing refers to a situation when fish are caught faster than their stocks can be replenished, resulting in the species […]

Who Are Climate Refugees?

The climate crisis is rapidly intensifying environmental issues and extreme weather events around the world. Floods, wildfires, and droughts are […]

5 Facts About the Vaquita, The World’s Most Endangered Sea Mammal

The vaquita is a marine mammal that exists in only one place in the world, the Gulf of California. Because […]

What is Space Junk?

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

How Does Plastic Impact Animals and Humans?

We generate more than 380 million tonnes of plastic waste each year, and 8 million tonnes of it end up […]

7 Interesting Wildfires Facts for Kids

A wildfire is an uncontrolled fire that burns in a forest, grassland, or urban area. The vast majority of wildfires […]

An Easy Guide to Nuclear Energy for Kids

When we talk about nuclear energy, we refer to the energy that is concentrated in the centre (or nucleus) of […]

How Does Fast Fashion Affect the Environment?

Technology has given rise to fast fashion. As new trends are generating huge profits for companies, they are also having […]

What is Wind Energy?

Wind power is one of the most valuable and widespread renewable energy sources we have today. It is not only […]

3 Facts About Deforestation for Kids

Deforestation refers to the process of clearing or cutting down forests. Humans have always cut down trees. However, in recent […]

5 Fascinating Facts About the Environment for Kids

Happy World Environment Day! To celebrate this important occurrence, we prepared a list of 5 fun and interesting facts about […]

6 of the World’s Most Endangered Birds

Birds play a critical role in maintaining natural ecosystems. They help control pests, pollinate plants – which ensures food security […]

Why Are Honey Bees Endangered?

Not everyone knows that bees are extremely essential for the health of people and the planet. Unfortunately, environmental degradation caused […]

5 of the Most Endangered Animal Species in the Ocean

Scientists estimate that around one million animals live in the ocean. From sharks and rays to reptiles, just under 3,000 […]

7 Ways to Reduce Food Waste At Home

Every year, we throw away almost one-third of the food we produce. Yet, so many people around the world do […]

5 of the Most Endangered Animals in the World

In celebration of National Endangered Species Day, which in 2022 falls on May 20, we recognise the animals around the […]

Fossil Fuels Explained to Kids

The world has been relying on oil, coal, and natural gas as the main sources of electricity for over 150 […]

‘The Conservation Kid’ Cash Daniels Wants to Pick up 1 Million Pounds of Trash By End of 2022

There are many young climate activists that are leading the way on climate action and fighting the biggest environmental threats […]

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How Are Microplastics Harmful to the Environment?

We are producing, using, and throwing away more plastic than we ever did before and, whether we like it or […]

Fridays for Future and the Importance of Young Climate Change Activists

In 2018, a Swedish teenager named Greta Thunberg started something revolutionary, inspiring young activists around the world to fight climate […]

5 Facts About Endangered Penguin Species

April 25 is World Penguin Day and to celebrate, we are bringing you 5 interesting facts about these iconic aquatic […]

What Are the Sustainable Development Goals? 17 Facts About Our Planet

In 2015, the United Nations created 17 goals to promote sustainable development in the world. They define the future we […]

What Does Net-Zero Emissions Mean?

One of the terms we use a lot when we talk about climate change is ‘net-zero emissions’. What do we […]

10 Inspiring Environmental Books For Kids

To better understand the dangers of global warming and the best ways to help change and protect our planet, we’ve […]

What is Solar Energy?

Solar power is a valuable energy source that can be used to heat buildings and produce electricity. It is the […]

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10 Food Waste Facts for Kids

Over 800 million people, most of which live in poor countries, do not have enough to eat. At the same […]

What is Renewable Energy?

Renewables are made from natural resources on our planet, like wind, water, and sunlight. They are incredibly valuable energy sources, […]

What are the Biggest Causes and Effects of Air Pollution?

Air pollution is one of the biggest environmental problems of our lifetime and it refers to the release of pollutants […]

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 […]

The Florida Panther: How Can We Protect It?

A long time ago, the Florida panther roamed freely throughout the Southeastern United States. But, rapid human development is shrinking […]

California is Experiencing Its Worst Fires Ever Recorded

California in the United States usually has the worst of its fire season in September or October. However, this year’s […]

Plastic Litter in the Ocean Will Triple By 2040 if We Do Nothing To Stop It

A new report says that by 2040, the flow of plastic litter in the ocean will triple if nothing is […]

A National Park in the US Just Recorded the Hottest Temperature on Earth

On August 16, Death Valley, a national park in California and Nevada, recorded a preliminary high temperature of 54.4 degrees […]

Chinese Fishing Ships in the Galapagos Are Threatening Sea Life

Ecuador is watching a group of over 300 Chinese fishing vessels in the waters surrounding the Galapagos Islands, just outside […]

Whales Are the Rainforests of the Sea!

At least 1 500 large whales are killed every year, even though commercial whaling is banned. This is a massive […]

Oil Spill in Mauritius Threatens Wildlife

On July 29, a ship crashed into a coral reef off the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius, spilling over 1 […]

New Penguin Colonies Have Been Discovered in Antarctica

A new study using satellite images has discovered 11 previously unknown emperor penguin colonies in Antarctica. This discovery increases the number […]