Kenya and Wangari Maathai: Taking Root
Source: PBS
This video gives an overview of the impact human rights activist and environmentalist Wangari Maathai had in Kenya.
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Countries with Less Gender Equity Have More Women in STEM–Huh?
Source: Scientific American
Psychologist Adam Mastroianni and biologist Dakota McCoy argue that environmental factors, not innate interests, dissuade women from pursuing science and math.
What if nature, like corporations, had the rights of a person?
Source: The Conversation
Anthropologist Chip Colwell suggests thinking about natural sites as people would help legal institutions better respect the culture of Native Americans.
Why Hawaii’s Newest Eruption Makes Volcanologists Nervous
Source: The Atlantic
The eruption of Kilauea volcano has caused many Hawaiians to evacuate their homes. This article explains why experts are concerned about the slow-developing nature of this disaster and its potential to displace communities for an extended period of time.
Humans have more than 5 senses
Source: World Economic Forum
In what ways do we perceive the world beyond our basic senses of sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell? Click this link to learn about some lesser-known senses, including equilibrioception, the sense that helps us keep our balance.
Don Cheadle: ‘Plastic Is a Problem’
Source: US News & World Report
One way humans have affected the natural world is by polluting the planet’s waters with plastic. Find out how actor and environmental activist Don Cheadle suggests that we can reduce our impact and reverse the damage.
Guard Dogs 101: What You Need to Know Before Getting a Dog for Protection
Source: Rover
If you’ve read “The Mixer,” you know that some guard dogs are better at their jobs than others. Find out what makes a best friend a good protector.
Help your local honey bees: Plant a bee-friendly garden
Source: The Kid Should See This
Bees pollinate many of our crops, but they are dying out in large numbers. Watch the video to see what you can do to help.
Wave Riding Meets Conservation at This Surfer’s Global Nonprofit
Source: National Geographic
Watch the video to learn how Emi Koch cleans the ocean and empowers children through her love of surfing.
John Muir’s legacy questioned
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The work of environmentalist John Muir helped create the national parks system and preserve the natural beauty throughout the country. Now some question whether his view of nature is relevant to today’s challenges.