How environmental laws are shifting the focus from humans to nature
Environmental laws are evolving from prioritizing human benefits to recognizing nature’s intrinsic rights; this is reflected in the small but growing number of countries that grant legal personhood to natural entities.
April 10, 2026
Trump’s ‘God Squad’ pits energy vs. endangered species, but protecting wildlife can be good for business
Would you rather have abundant and affordable energy or a clean, healthy planet where wildlife can flourish? It sounds like an either/or choice, but it doesn’t have to be.
April 8, 2026
Why we’re still marching toward collapse—and how to break the “consensus trance”
We continue down a path of collective destruction, in part because of a belief system so pervasive it feels like reality itself. Recognizing our deep interconnectedness is essential to building a more just and sustainable future.
April 8, 2026
How California’s war on smog and its ambitious car pollution rules made everyone’s air cleaner
The Clean Air Act gave California the authority to issue tough pollution standards for vehicles, spurring the development of the catalytic converter and cleaning up America’s air.
April 7, 2026
Climate cracks are spreading — and even the system knows it can’t hold
From scientists to intelligence agencies, repeated warnings about climate and ecological collapse have gone largely unanswered by governments, media and markets.
April 6, 2026
Prairie Prophecy: A powerful new film on Wes Jackson and the future of agriculture
A new documentary, Prairie Prophecy, explores the life and work of ecologist Wes Jackson, offering a compelling vision for the future of agriculture, sustainability, and our relationship with the land.
April 6, 2026
A New Wave of Collaboration for Our Oceans
In January, we launched a brand-new Marine Ecosystems Community of Practice – a collaborative initiative bringing together four Ecosystem Restoration Communities (ERCs) working at the frontlines of coastal and marine restoration.
April 3, 2026
Troubled Waters
Microplastic pollution is an issue that’s easy to overlook, but it’s deceptively threatening to both ocean and human health.










