Witnessing the Importance of Indigenous Leadership in the Climate Change Fight
Executive Producer for the "In Their Element" series Josh Landis writes about the project and its subjects.
Food and Agriculture
How Are Muskoxen Faring in a Changing Climate?
Muskoxen face dangers like disease, hunting and climate change. Why do they matter to humans, and how can we protect them moving forward?
How Can Soy Reduce Its Environmental Impact?
Soy is a staple in much of our food, but it's associated with monocropping, pesticides, and deforestation. How can soy be more sustainable?
Phytoplankton: How Too Much of a Good Thing Causes Problems
This episode of "The Sweaty Penguin" explores the good and bad of phytoplankton, microscopic plants living in aquatic ecosystems.
A Nat Geo Explorer’s Quest to Help Solve Drought
Through her book “Water Always Wins," Erica Gies sounds the alarm and also looks at innovative ways to conserve this essential resource.
Eastern Hemlocks Are Declining. Here’s Why That Matters.
An invasive insect has been wreaking havoc on the Eastern Hemlock. Climate change is pushing these pests further north.
How Do We Protect Avocados From Drought, Deforestation, and Drug Cartels?
The avocado industry faces high water demand, deforestation, and violence as the fruit gains in popularity.
Individual Action Isn’t the Only Spotted Lanternfly Solution
The spotted lanternfly has invaded the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, threatening many plants and crops. How is the public being informed?
Can California’s Top Crop Weather the Drought?
The almond industry is water-intensive and reliant on pollinators. Its primary home is a state struggling to provide both of these resources.
Marginalized Community Leaders Call for Equity in Emergency Management
In 2021, a 150 MPH hurricane named Ida ravaged southeastern Louisiana, with reports of up to 91 related deaths, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention.
How Do We Save the Bees?
On this episode of The Sweaty Penguin, learn about the critical importance of our bee population and how we can better protect them.
Puerto Rico’s Small-Scale Farming Revolution
Faced with climate-related food shortages and vulnerabilities, Puerto Ricans are getting behind their local farmers.