Life on Earth has weathered boiling-hot oceans and volcanic-ash-darkened skies—but that’s nothing like the climate change we’re experiencing now. In this episode of Crash Course Biology, we’ll talk about the greenhouse effect, learn why...

In the long term, shutting down a coal mine means cleaner air and a healthier environment — but in the short term, it can devastate a community or family that relied on the mine's paychecks to make ends meet. Environmental justice...

Climate justice is taking center stage -- geopolitically, socially and morally. In a contagiously courageous conversation, Member of Parliament in the UK David Lammy and Tennessee state representative Justin J. Pearson discuss how brave...

Everyone has the right to a clean environment -- but major disparities exist when it comes to who faces the consequences of pollution. Environmental justice leader Peggy Shepard points to the disproportionate impact that hazardous...

From towering skyscrapers covered in trees to zero carbon smart cities, there are so many ways to imagine what a sustainable city of the future might look like. But what does it really mean to be sustainable anyway? Today, we’re going to...

Pupil outcome: I can define quality of life and development and understand how their definitions have changed over time. Key learning points: - Quality of life has multiple aspects, some of which are subjective such as life satisfaction....

This video explores the importance of environmental justice, emphasizing how marginalized communities face greater risks from pollution and toxic exposures. Learn about key examples like Afton, North Carolina, and the impact of...

This video traces the history of the Environmental Justice Movement, highlighting pivotal events like the Memphis Sanitation Strike, protests in West Harlem, and the founding of the EPA. Learn about landmark studies revealing the link...

This video highlights Cesar Chavez's efforts to secure safer working conditions for farm laborers in California during the 1960s, focusing on the dangers of pesticide exposure. Learn about the historic strike and collaboration between...

This video defines environmental justice and its mission to ensure fair treatment and meaningful involvement for all communities, regardless of background. Learn how marginalized groups often face disproportionate environmental risks...

This video explores the controversy surrounding the Dakota Access Pipeline, highlighting the protests led by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and their allies against its construction. Learn about the legal battles, environmental...

This video examines the history of environmental racism, focusing on protests in Warren County, North Carolina, and Houston, Texas, where predominantly Black neighborhoods were targeted for hazardous waste disposal. It highlights the...

In this episode of Nature League, Brit breaks down the recent United Nations Summit on Biodiversity and shares key messages and summaries from the event.

What do you think of when you hear the words "climate change?" Chances are, you might think of sad nature, somewhere far away. But climate change also affects humans, in every corner of the world, including the corner where you live, and...