Since the early 1950s, the world has produced about 8.3 billion metric tons of plastic. About 60 percent of that plastic has ended up in either a landfill or the natural environment. Seeking to put that mind-boggling about of plastic waste into perspective, artist Iiina Klaus has … [Read more...] about This plastic sculpture puts the environmental impact of plastic waste into perspective
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Indonesia commits to all-electric vehicle sales by 2050
In an effort to accelerate the global transition to all-electric transportation, Indonesia has announced that it will end the sale of combustion engine motorcycles by 2040 and combustion engine cars by 2050. As the world’s fourth most populous country, this will have a big … [Read more...] about Indonesia commits to all-electric vehicle sales by 2050
Indonesian man revives once-arid land after 24 years of effort
When Indonesian eco-warrior Sadiman exchanged the goats he reared for tree saplings to reforest the barren hills surrounding his village, most people in his community doubted his decision. Now, however, they’re more than grateful to him. After 24 years of determination, Sadiman … [Read more...] about Indonesian man revives once-arid land after 24 years of effort
Green School students spend most of their time studying outdoors
Integrating sustainability into children’s education early on is key to ensuring future generations have a thorough understanding of the relationship between humans and their natural environment. This is the philosophy behind Green School International — an unconventional … [Read more...] about Green School students spend most of their time studying outdoors
Bird missing for 170 years rediscovered in Indonesian rainforest
More than 170 years after it was first reported around 1850, one of Indonesia’s most elusive birds has recently been rediscovered on the island of Borneo, to the excitement of conservationists and ornithologists. The black-browed babbler, featuring deep scarlet eyes, gray legs, … [Read more...] about Bird missing for 170 years rediscovered in Indonesian rainforest