Iran is in the midst of a war, with the U.S and Israeli-led attacks on the country. However, there is another silent environmental crisis brewing in the country's capital. 

Since 2006, China has been the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases. 

Every two years, the world comes together to watch the Olympics, where history is made. This year, the 2026 Winter Olympics took place in Italy’s Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. 

Did you know that Mardi Gras produces more than a thousand tons of trash each year? That’s the weight of 5 blue whales! 

With its strong flavor and the dose of caffeine it offers, coffee is one of the most popular beverages.

With denizens of all seven continents enjoying the drink regularly, it is easy to forget that coffee comes from a plant that needs very particular conditions to grow.

Flights are the fastest way to get around. But did you know that a long-distance trip produces more carbon pollution than citizens of some countries produce in an entire year? 

Humans have been discovering the plants and animals that reside alongside us for millennia. After all this time, there must be no major species left to discover, right?

You might be surprised to learn that this is not the case! Over 200 new species were discovered globally in 2024, from the depths of our Earth's oceans to the rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Humans have a multitude of privileges because we simply acknowledge that, no matter who we are or where we’re from, we are people. In ideal situations, the law, our peers, and our representation in government keep us safe.