Environment Archive
Youth: The Seeds of Change
August 12 was International Youth Day – a day of celebration for youth, but also a great opportunity for these future stewards of our fragile planet to take action to help make the planet a healthier place. But that doesn’t mean the rest of us get to take it easy. Read More…
Digging In
A report from Kate Green, our Nepal Program Manager, who is currently visiting activities there. This report focuses on efforts to promote water retention on the hillsides of Ranibas village. Read More…
USC Partner Wins “Green Nobel” Prize
We would like to offer a big Congratulations to Humberto Rios Labrada, director of our program in Cuba. Humberto has been awarded the prestigious international Goldman Environmental Prize – also known as the “Green Nobel” – for his ongoing work helping farmers to revitalize Cuban agriculture. Felicitaciones, Humberto! Read More…
A Dirt-y Story for Earth Day
Dirt deserves more respect. Why? As the earth’s skin, it’s a crucial support system for all life on our planet. But our soils are at risk. Almost 20% of the world’s surface lands have been degraded by erosion and mismanagement. Fortunately, there’s a wealth of know-how in the world about how to protect and preserve our soil resources. Find out how you can help.
Biodiversity Nears ‘Point of No Return’
2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity, and later this year in Nagoya, Japan, we will have the chance to halt the decline of our planet’s biodiversity. As Hilary Benn – UK Secretary of State for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs – notes in this recent BBC News opinion piece, It’s up to us to seize it!