The Kingdom of Bhutan is one of the few carbon-negative countries in the world. It managed to do something unimaginable. Being called ‘a dark horse’ on the international level, the Kingdom of Bhutan is a leading state in the field of environmental protection and biodiversity conservation. 70% of its land is covered by forests, which enhances the country’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen instead. It absorbs around nine million tonnes of carbon dioxide while

Environmental actions are crucial for solving environmental crises. However, you might wonder, does it always have to be environmental actions carried out by a group or could individual environmental actions be enough for a better and greener earth too? Let us review. There are individual environmental actions that are effective such as carrying out a lifestyle filled with sustainability, or the classic reduce, reuse and recycle or even just spreading the message or awarene

Imagine you’re simply going about your day, doing what you’ve always done, when all of a sudden, something large and unforgiving crashes into your jaw. The pain is unbearable. Your instinct is to dial an ambulance but there is no phone, no emergency services, and no one who can save you. You can no longer eat or move properly, left to endure your injuries, growing weaker with every breath, until your body ultimately sinks to the point of no return. This may sound like a night

Primates are a diverse order of mammals consisting of more than five hundred species that include lemurs, tarsiers, apes, galagos, and lorises (Groves, Napier, et al). Not only is it the third most diverse order of mammals, but primates are also humans’ closest biological relatives (Garber). These species are an essential part of the ecosystems and tropical biodiversity, playing a key role in forest regeneration. Around 90% of all primate species inhabit tropical forest regio

Image ref: https://www.beforetheflood.com/explore/the-experts/sunita-narain/ India’s most well-known environmentalist, Sunita Narain has been employed with the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), a New Delhi-based research and advocacy organization. She presently serves as the Center's executive director, the Society for Environmental Communications' treasurer, and the editor of the bimonthly publication Down To Earth. She is an author and environmentalist who advocates

In the world of lavatories and powder rooms, there is one component that is deemed to be the most necessary in them all: toilet paper. But is that the case when there are bidets? In the ongoing debate over which way of waste management may be more effective or efficient, let’s take a look at the environmental trails each method may leave. Which is the better bathroom choice? It’s no doubt that toilet paper is the standard clean-up choice that many tend to go for due to it bei

Have you ever found yourself scrolling through your social media feed, seeing a heartbreaking video of a flood or a shrinking forest, and feeling a deep sense of panic? You probably thought, “We really need to do something about this.” But then, ten minutes later, you close the app, start your motorcycle, buy an iced coffee in a plastic cup, and just go on with your normal day. In fact, you are definitely not alone in doing this. This weird disconnect between what we feel and

Water flows across borders without regard for property lines, and forests provide benefits that extend far beyond the people who live near them. Yet governments, corporations, and local communities continue to compete for control over these essential resources. As climate change increases pressures on ecosystems worldwide, a fundamental question has become increasingly urgent: Who, if anyone, should own nature? Figure 1. (Fredrick) Water: A Human Right or a Commodity? The d

There are often two kinds of internet users when I look up information about climate-related topics. First, the person who genuinely cares about environmental issues. On the other hand, a unique viewpoint states that climate change isn’t occurring very often in their nation of origin. It makes me wonder, does climate change acknowledge human national borders? If we look closely, every country has its own behavior when it comes to industrial activities, deforestation, or how t

Have you ever thought of suing your government — simply because it wasn’t doing enough? Sounds a bit preposterous, doesn’t it? But in the Netherlands, that very thought was turned into reality leading to one of the most important climate cases in history ( urgenda.nl ). Who is Urgenda and What Was The Case? The Urgenda Foundation is a Dutch environmental organization focused on accelerating the transition towards a sustainable society. Founded in 2007, it works on climate sol

When we talk about saving the planet, we usually talk about the future. We talk about switching to electric cars, inventing new biodegradable plastics, and building massive solar farms. We tend to view “sustainability” as a modern invention, a brand-new concept we are scrambling to figure out before time runs out. But what if the blueprint for a greener world isn’t actually in the future but is hidden in the stories of the past? It is widely believed in Indonesia that rice fi

Ever sat in a room that already feels comfortable and nudged the heater up by just half a degree? You probably didn’t notice much of a difference — maybe just a faint sense that the air felt slightly warmer. But when it comes to Earth, that same small increase doesn’t go unnoticed. If the planet’s natural “heater” turns up by even half a degree, the effects don’t stay subtle — they ripple through weather, land, oceans, and everyday life around the world. Preventing the turnin