Environmental Activism

Young Spanish climate activists take part in a demonstration in Barcelona, Spain, on May 24th, 2019, as part of global protests demanding action against global warming.
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Do Climate Marches Encourage Others to Take Action?

When it comes to changing people's perceptions, a study suggests that the climate movement may be different from other causes.

Swedish environmental campaigner Greta Thunberg addresses politicians, media, and guests with the Houses of Parliament on April 23rd, 2019, in London, England. Thunberg criticized the United Kingdom's support of fossil fuel development and urged members of Parliament to consider carbon emissions in all their decisions. Her visit coincides with the ongoing 'Extinction Rebellion' protests across London, which have seen days of disruption to roads and transport systems, in a bid to highlight the dangers of climate change.
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Viewfinder: Greta Thunberg Speaks Against the United Kingdom's Stance on Climate

Swedish environmental campaigner Greta Thunberg addresses politicians, media, and guests with the Houses of Parliament on April 23rd, 2019, in London, England.

After nine years in deep space collecting data that indicates our sky to be filled with billions of hidden planets, NASA's Kepler space telescope has run out of fuel needed for further science operations.
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Celebrating Earth Day in 2019

For Earth Day, we selected some of our favorite stories about environmentalism in the 21st century.

Erin Schrode, 26.
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Erin Schrode's Plan to Run for Congress

"We have a gaping hole, a desperate need for young women in government," says Schrode, who is on this year's list of the top 30 thinkers under 30.