Greta Thunberg: The teenage old soul of the climate crisis

Swedish teen Greta Thunberg has a manner that is level and unflinching. Her voice is soft and halting and she admits she may be the most reluctant activist in modern times. But her raw honesty about the climate crisis has captivated millions and spurred action.

New York Is Now The Second State After California To Ban Plastic Bags

Environmental advocates estimate that New Yorkers use about 23 billion plastic bags each year, according to The Associated Press. Environmental advocates estimate that New Yorkers use about 23 billion plastic bags each year, according to The Associated Press.

It sounds daunting, but here's how we can get to net-zero emissions by 2050

Last year, humans were responsible for emitting more than 40 billion metric tons of CO2 into the atmosphere. To avoid the worst impacts of climate change, scientists say that emissions need to shrink to net zero by 2050-just three decades from now.

David Christian: The history of our world in 18 minutes

Backed by stunning illustrations, David Christian narrates a complete history of the universe, from the Big Bang to the Internet, in a riveting 18 minutes. This is "Big History": an enlightening, wide-angle look at complexity, life and humanity, set against our slim share of the cosmic timeline.

David Attenborough - Humans are plague on Earth

The television presenter said that humans are threatening their own existence and that of other species by using up the world's resources. He said the only way to save the planet from famine and species extinction is to limit human population growth. "We are a plague on the Earth.

Greta Thunberg ditches planes, will sail to U.S. for climate talks

Earth's skyrocketing CO2 levels are now rising at rates that are unprecedented in both the historic and geologic record. Already, levels of the potent heat-trapping gas are the highest they've been in at least 800,000 years, but more likely millions of years.

This Berlin Company Is Turning Coffee Grounds Into Recycled Reusable Cups

By Mayukh Saha / Truth Theory We all know how our oceans are choking from plastic. This is a menace which seems to have no end! Single-use plastic is one of the most time-consuming things to get rid of, yet their use doesn't seem to slow down.

Our Future | Narrated by Morgan Freeman

Morgan Freeman narrates this hopeful, must-watch short film about the need to solve the climate change problem. Video by the United Nations.

Dear Future Generations: Sorry

Prince Ea, 'Dear Future Generations: Sorry' - An Apology Letter to Future Generations. Sorry.