Last year the ocean absorbed a record amount of heat. But climate change, overfishing, and other human activities are harming the sea and its life. What protections does the ocean have?

A few reasons for hope: Melina Evangelidi, 15, February 2026 Nowadays, negative headlines regarding the climate situation prevail all around the news. Global warming leads to extreme weather conditions such as wildfires, floods, and heatwaves. Greenhouse gas levels are now about 50% higher than pre-industrial levels, glaciers and ice sheets are melting rapidly, sea levels are rising, and ecosystems from the Amazon to the Arctic face collapse. Oceans are warming, and slow acti

Restore yourself with links to natural wonders. Find out how mini delivery vehicles are transforming cities, learn all about plastic in a new book from an expert.

On January 17th, marchers and cyclists moved through the city of Beni, in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo. Their banners and placards called for non-violence and environmental protection.

On January 24th, youth from the Pacific Palisades High School and Santa Monica High School share their experiences from the LA fires exactly one year ago - how it impacted them, and why they want you to act on climate!

Talking about climate action is important to break the false perception that others don’t care, to build community, and to inspire others.

Fun-fairs, they’ve been around for ages and are still a crowd pleaser. In Breda, the Netherlands we’ve integrated climate education with all the fun of a fun-fair. Read what we did in the article, and perhaps this can be repeated across the globe.

Inspire yourself with local community initiatives. The rise of renewables in 2025, and music and religion coming together to form a climate awareness choir.

Allies are indispensable and collaborations can strengthen the climate movement, and other movements, as a whole. In this tip you can learn how to talk to other groups and set up a collaboration that is healthy and beneficial to both groups.

The 30th edition of the COP for climate didn’t bring anything better than the last few editions. Small progress was made in some areas. Not the big change we wanted.

High schoolers from the fire-ravaged Palisades area of Los Angeles are campaigning to make polluters pay and are looking for other schools to join them. Check out photos of their rainy press conference and sign up to hear more at their January ‘26 online talk.

Our writer Akhar reports his observations and insights from the Planet Local Summit in Ladakh, India. Is green growth actually the greening of greed? Warning signs are seen not just in India but all over the world.

Fridays for Future India needs your help! The Musi river is undergoing beautification. So what’s the issue? Beautification through widespread concretisation is an unfolding ecological crisis. Wanna help? See how in the article!

Remember how Greta single-handedly started a unified, international climate movement? One person can do a lot. Through individual persistence and sharing heartfelt passion, you will inspire others. You are never alone!

The planet’s natural carbon cycle is now being ripped apart by relentless fossil fuel combustion, industrial expansion, and deforestation. Driving ecosystem change and extreme climate events.

People of all ages can contribute to climate action. This example shows how intergenerational activism can help grow a local group to reach a bigger audience.

To fuel your inspiration, bees are getting rights in Peru. Activism in Africa is growing in rapid pace, one specific action that needs your help is the fight to protect Karura forest.

Eco-anxiety is the distress caused by climate change and environmental destruction. Young people are especially affected as repeated wildfires, floods, and heatwaves disrupt homes, schools, and communities, creating fear and deception.

Dar es Salaam’s Beaches deserve better. The city's natural beaches and mangrove forests are being threatened by pollution. The local community is taking action!

An agreement was well underway to put a halt to shipping emissions. Until US intimidation tactics blocked the agreement. You can help get the agreement back on the table!