How do you kill time without tiring your eyes—and manage to learn how to not  kill our planet? The answer might be in podcasts. Podcasts are rising as Gen-Z’s most craved media outlets. They provide a forum for raw, unfiltered communication for authentic coverage on niche issues often not offered by mainstream sources. From true crime podcasts, advocacy pieces, and life advice channels to direct listener engagement, there’s a podcast for any passion. Over 50% of all Americans

Cinema is an art that speaks on screen with stunning visuals and strong messages, sometimes hidden but louder than you might imagine. Cinema plays an important role in shaping perspectives by using the big screen to talk about politics, biographies, history, and sometimes climate change. While climate change has threatened us since the late 1800s, people only started talking about it widely in the 21st century through documentaries, short films, and movies. Documentaries like

We have all heard about emissions from flights, trains, gyms, and factories — but have you ever wondered if there are emissions not visible to the naked eye? Emissions that don’t rise from airplane engines, leaving a trail in the sky for us to notice, but exist quietly in the background of our everyday lives. These are what we call invisible emissions — the carbon emissions generated by our digital world. Every website we visit, every image we upload, and every graphic we des

Image Source: BBC The debate over whether scientists should manipulate the genes of wild animals and plants has long been heavily confined as a potential future, but recently, it took center stage at a meeting of top global conservation groups. The International Union for Conservation of Nature  (IUCN) , the world’s largest network of environmental groups, has voted to approve the further exploration of genetic engineering tools to aid in the preservation of animal species an

Image Source: Smithsonian Magazine For a long time, the Amur tiger was rare in the far east of Russia. It was almost invisible as it hid deep in the forest. But recently, that has changed. Tigers have begun appearing closer to villages, and the reason behind it is not aggression. It is hunger. Over the past few years, villagers started noticing tigers at night. At first, they took dogs from the edges of towns. Then they attacked livestock like horses and cattle. Eventually, p

We’re teaming up with Mountain Climbers  to make sure clothes don't go to waste. This collaboration focuses on reducing textile waste, redistributing clothing to people in genuine need—through transparent, direct connections. Our partner, Mountain Climbers, is a youth-led climate action organization that focuses on the behind-the-scenes—collecting, sorting, and redistributing donated clothing so it actually goes to people who need it instead of landfills. Seungwoo Oh, the fou

Imagine a world where every factory receives a certain number of amusement park tickets. Like five-year-olds at Disneyland, they all want infinite rides—but there are only so many rides and tickets to go around. Do they rush from ride to ride, or take a break for corndogs instead? Source Tickets & Invisible Tails These are essentially choices factories and other polluting firms are forced to make. But instead of amusement ride maniacs, they're hooked on polluting. Pollution—w

It’s festival season again. Our homes are telling us we need to get dressed up, lady! But as we begin our preparations, shouldn’t we look back at our old bins or explore some DIY channels before we rebuy those fancy lights this year? Indeed, their cuteness is undeniable. Don’t lie to me that you’ve never bought those charming cookie boxes that we can bake too but decided to buy because they are adorable. We all have been there, including me. It’s effortless to get caught up w

Every time we upgrade our phone, gadget, or any other electronic device, have you ever wondered where all that waste ends up? And if you rarely change your devices, do you still remember where your very first electronic device is right now? If you’ve already thrown it away, where did it actually go? Sources: Freepik Nowadays, the usage of electronic devices is increasing along with the development of technology. This phenomenon can be found easily around us. People are consta

“Have you watched the new F1 movie yet? It’s SO  good.” This was a phrase I heard quite often during the craze of F1 or Formula 1 Driving. Personally, I’m not too much into F1, but my friends, along with its global fanbase of over 827 million people, seem to be utterly obsessed with this thrilling sport ( Formula1 ).  ( Image source ) Released on June 25th of this year, “F1: The Movie”  was a major success. Directed by Joe Koesinski and starring Brad Pitt, the movie surpassed

During the school year there are many ways you can be sustainable. For example instead of buying fresh notebooks and supplies every month, utilize your old supplies . It’s also a great moment to think about how your everyday choices can affect the planet. Sustainability doesn't have to be overwhelming or “all or nothing”. Small habits actually add up, and most of them are easy to bake into your normal routine. Here are five practical ways to make this school year a little gre

Duke University Climate Week Feature How can we better protect our coastlines in a world of rising sea levels and intensifying climate impacts? Ethan Cho, a current student at Duke University and a Greener is Cleaner alumnus, has been working to answer that very question. Presenting at the Climate+ program , Ethan shared his team’s project titled “Mapping High-Stakes Coastal Zones: An Interactive Dashboard for Improved Coastal Decision-Making.” Developed through the Nicholas