A female-led scientific team embarked on the National Geographic Society's "Sea to Source: Ganges" expedition. This initiative aims to understand how plastic waste travels from source to sea, addressing critical knowledge gaps in plastic pollution and contributing to a plastic-free ocean.

National Geographic, a leader in science and exploration, funded this project to protect our world. Learn more about the Society's support of Explorers here, read the full article here, or watch the "Turning The Tide" video here.

The National Geographic Society funded the "Sea to Source: Ganges" expedition, exploring the river's plastic pollution and its impact on local communities. This initiative highlights a vital but fragile resource, following a local fisherman as he navigates his community's dependency on plastic nets and the environmental consequences.

Committed to illuminating and protecting our world, National Geographic offers deeper insights into this critical issue. Read the full article here and watch "The Living River | Plastic on the Ganges" here. Discover more about the Society's impact and subscribe for further exploration: National Geographic Impact | Subscribe.

Plastic pollution is a significant issue along the Ganges River, driven by widespread plastic use in markets and communities, and local disposal challenges. To address this, the National Geographic Society, committed to illuminating and protecting our world, funded the "Sea to Source: Ganges" expedition.

National Geographic is a premier destination for science, exploration, and adventure, bringing vital stories to light. Learn more about the Society's support of explorers here, and watch the "Generation Plastic" video on the Ganges project here.

This powerful song, created and performed by young people living along the Gila River in Southwest New Mexico, serves as a heartfelt plea to protect this vital waterway for future generations.

Listen to their message. Then, visit www.wildgilariver.org to learn more about the campaign to designate the Gila a Wild & Scenic River.

This video examines how businesses, including Coca-Cola and Unilever, are addressing plastic pollution by reducing their plastic use.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, promotes a circular economy model that eliminates waste and pollution, circulates products, and regenerates nature.

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March will feature key debates among EU Heads of State and ministers regarding the future of the EU Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

A Green Growth Partnership webinar will complement these discussions, exploring carbon pricing, the ETS's role in achieving the EU’s 2030 climate target, and CBAM's potential to boost international climate action.

The webinar will gather high-level decision-makers from Member States and the European Parliament, alongside leading businesses, researchers, and NGOs.

ClimateWise and the Association of British Insurers (ABI) hosted a COP26 event on November 3, 2021, titled "Risk Sharing in the Climate Emergency." The event convened senior representatives from insurance, regulatory bodies, and governments to discuss their crucial roles in addressing the global climate challenge.

The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) and ClimateWise presented actionable recommendations. Their work outlines priorities for urgently expanding risk sharing and insurance systems as an essential climate policy response. These recommendations provide a pathway to immediately quantify, manage, and reduce climate risks, and to integrate climate policy and regulation for a resilient, net-zero, and just transition across all economies.

Students from the Brophy Native American Club ran 227 miles through diverse terrain to pray and protest for the protection of Oak Flat in Arizona's Tonto National Forest.

Oak Flat, a sacred Apache site, faces destruction by a copper mine. Its preservation depends on Senator Mark Kelly supporting the Save Oak Flat Act.

For more information, visit: biologicaldiversity.org/campaigns/oak_flat/index.htm

Johan Rockstrom, Joint Director for the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, explains the principles of the Planetary Boundaries Framework and its application in managing Earth's natural resources.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, develops and promotes the circular economy—a design-driven model that eliminates waste and pollution, circulates products and materials, and regenerates nature.

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A short video explains the three key requirements for B Corp Certification. For comprehensive details on what is needed to certify, visit the official webpage: B Corp Certification.

Further explore legal requirements with the dedicated tool: Legal Requirement Tool. To begin your certification process, complete the B Impact Assessment: B Impact Assessment.

Bryan Walsh discusses Yellowstone's supervolcano, a rare but significant threat to humanity. Such eruptions could eject immense material, blocking sunlight and risking global starvation. Fortunately, steps can be taken to prepare for this looming danger.

Walsh, editor of Vox's Future Perfect and author of "End Times," explores policies and technologies for a better future. This video, originally by Freethink, is presented by Big Think, a leading source of expert-driven educational content.

Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube for more insights. Read the video transcript here, and explore related stories like the Tonga eruption.

The Natural History Institute will host author Gary Paul Nabhan for a special talk.

Nabhan's book, *The Nature of Desert Nature*, challenges conventional perceptions of desert environments.

Danone prioritizes regenerative food production for its circular economy ambitions. In the 'Transforming Business' series, Gabriela Hernandez Galindo discusses how brand storytelling inspires change and engages customers.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, champions the circular economy. This design-driven concept eliminates waste and pollution, circulates products and materials, and regenerates nature.

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On February 25, 2022, the NDEP issued air, water, and mining permits for the proposed Thacker Pass Lithium Mine Project.

A key condition of this decision prohibits mining below the water table.

Following COP26, Ursula Woodburn (CLG Europe) and Gonzalo Sáenz de Miera (Iberdrola) discussed the challenges and opportunities of the net-zero transition.

CLG Europe is a diverse, cross-sectoral business voice, convened by the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL). It advocates for a climate-neutral EU economy, developing ambitious positions, engaging policymakers, and fostering strategic partnerships, including as a founder of the We Mean Business Coalition.

Eirik Lindebjerg, WWF Global Plastics Policy Manager, discusses the urgent need for a legally-binding UN treaty to reduce plastic pollution and hold businesses accountable. He also connects the circular economy to the UN's climate change vision.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, champions the circular economy – a system designed to eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials, and regenerate nature.

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Dive into Earth’s oceans with *Hostile Planet*, a beautifully filmed series showcasing animals adapting to extreme environments. Hosted by survivalist Bear Grylls, the show reveals epic stories of survival on our fast-changing planet.

Watch the full season on Disney+, or stream other National Geographic content on Hulu, the NGTV app, or ABC app. Subscribe to Nat Geo on YouTube for more episodes and follow them on social media for updates.