This New World

‘The Debt Is Like A Mountain’: How Online Lenders Prey On Small Businesses

Now, cash-strapped business owners are finding an unlikely ally in ... a group of online lenders.
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How One Of The World's Rarest Hummingbirds Is Helping Save The Cloud Forests Of Peru

The marvelous spatuletail hummingbird inspired a culture of conservation in the Andes Mountains.
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10 Photos That Celebrate The Resilience Of Indigenous Peoples Around The World

Indigenous People's Day 2020 offers a chance to reflect on the destructive effects of colonialism and the enduring power of traditional ways of life.
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Companies Are Making Major Climate Pledges. Here’s What They Really Mean.

How to decode corporate climate change targets ― from net-zero emissions to going carbon negative.
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An Explorer Debunks 5 Myths About Saving The Earth

National Geographic ecologist Enric Sala explains why protecting the planet is not a selfless act.
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How To Fight Deforestation In The Amazon From Your Couch

Experts are looking to artificial intelligence and citizen scientists to track and combat destruction of the rainforest.
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The Soil Revolution That Could Save Farming And The Climate

Joe Biden and other Democrats are backing regenerative farming, which pulls carbon from the atmosphere and restores nutrients to soil. But is it ready for prime time?
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Our Endless Appetite For Chocolate Has Bitter Environmental Consequences

In West Africa, rainfall has dropped, temperatures have risen and wildlife has dwindled in one of the most biodiverse forest habitats in the world. But there is a reason for hope.
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Being A Youth Climate Activist During Lockdown Is Hard. Here’s How I'm Still Making A Difference.

The world is burning outside my window and I’m stuck inside. But I can still push for change.
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Would You Eat Food Waste To Help Tackle The Climate Crisis? These Companies Are Betting On It.

From soup and juice to salsa and mayo, turning food waste into new edible products is a growing industry.
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