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American badger: The powerful digger of North America's grasslands | One Earth The American badger is a grassland predator whose digging, hunting, and den-building play a vital role in shaping North American ecosystems.

Built for digging and hunting underground, the American badger is a fierce little carnivore that helps control rodent populations and creates burrows that shelter many other species.

Though rarely seen, badgers play an important role in keeping North America’s grasslands healthy. 🦡 #IconicSpecies

Half the world’s food never feeds people — In America, it’s far worse | One Earth A recent One Earth-supported study from researchers at the University of Minnesota delivers a striking finding: global croplands already produce enough calories to feed roughly twice the world’s popul...

A new One Earth–supported study reveals how much of our cropland harvest is diverted to livestock feed and biofuels instead of feeding people directly.

Smarter land-use decisions could nourish more people while protecting nature. 🌾

#RegenerativeAgriculture #SustainableRangelands #ClimateSolutions

Op-ed: The USDA Wants California to Abandon Farmland Equity. It Shouldn’t. California can take a creative approach to land policy that would foster a resilient food system and mobilize broad support.

Who owns farmland shapes the future of our food system.

A new @civileats.com op-ed explores how diversifying land access in California could strengthen rural economies, support biodiversity, and build a more resilient food system.

Why women are key to solving the climate crisis | One Earth Learn why women—most affected yet proven leaders—hold the key to climate solutions through resilience, innovation, and inclusive community action.

Celebrate #InternationalWomensDay by exploring how women are leading the charge in solving the climate crisis. 🌎

Amazon river dolphins are top predators that help regulate fish populations and keep the Amazon’s aquatic ecosystems in balance.

Protecting these remarkable dolphins therefore, helps safeguard the extraordinary biodiversity of the Amazon. 🐬 #DolphinAwarenessMonth

Power that doesn’t go to waste: 7 Transmission & Storage solutions for a reliable renewable future | One Earth Transmission and Storage technologies reduce energy loss and make renewables reliable around the clock. From smart grids to sand batteries, these innovations are transforming how we move and store cle...

From smart grids to sand batteries and green hydrogen, these seven transmission and storage innovations are helping ensure #renewableenergy reaches people reliably without going to waste. ⚡

How it helps: The US Environmental Protection Agency estimates that paper towels and tissues create about 7.6 billion pounds of waste each year.

🏡 Read the full list of 101 #climatesolutions you can do at home: oneearth.org/101-climate-solutions-you-can-do-at-home

Today is #WorldWildlifeDay! One million out of an estimated eight million species are threatened with extinction. The Global Biodiversity Framework, an effort to halt and reverse biodiversity loss, is the only way forward.

🌍 Learn more: unep.org/interactives/biodiversity-sdgs-tool/index.html

Hózhǫ́ is a holistic concept that encompasses not only the physical and aesthetic aspects of life but also the emotional, mental, and spiritual dimensions.

To the Diné, living in Hózhǫ́ is to be in a state of harmony with oneself, others, and the natural world. ✨ #NatureWords

Celebrating these forest guardians and raising awareness that they are also the most trafficked mammal in the world. #SaveThePangolin

Leah Thomas is celebrated for merging environmentalism with social justice, founding Intersectional Environmentalist to amplify unheard voices and advocate for both planetary and human well-being.

✊🏽 Learn more: oneearth.org/environmental-hero-leah-thomas

#SocialJustice is #ClimateJustice

‘Extinct’ snail officially saved as conservationists bring rare species back from the brink - Inside Ecology A button-sized snail once thought extinct has been officially saved after conservationists bred and released more than 100,000 into the wild. The greater Bermuda snail (Poecilozonites bermudensis) was...

Once believed lost forever, the greater Bermuda snail has been officially saved from extinction. 🐌 #UpliftingNews

The last wild horse: How Przewalski’s horse returned from extinction | One Earth Once extinct in the wild, Przewalski’s horse—also known as the takhi or Mongolian wild horse—has been successfully rewilded to the Central Asian steppes.

Once lost in the wild, Przewalski’s horse has returned to the grasslands of Central Asia, showing what’s possible when conservation and rewilding come together.

A reminder that with care, time, and commitment, nature can make a comeback. 🐴

#IconicSpecies #NatureConservation #YearoftheHorse

Other fun facts: Hippos create their own skin oil which acts like sunscreen, they can live up to 40 years, and can hold their breath for SEVEN MINUTES! 🦛

#WorldHippoDay #AnimalFacts #DidYouKnow #DYK

Love is all around ♥️ #HappyValentinesDay

How Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant bridges science, storytelling, and social justice | One Earth Discover how Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant, a National Geographic Fellow and ecologist, connects wildlife conservation with social justice, empowering communities and protecting ecosystems.

Discover how Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant, a National Geographic Fellow and ecologist, connects wildlife conservation with social justice, empowering communities and protecting ecosystems. 🐻

#ClimateHero #NatureConservation #SocialJustice

Five women scientists working to save the world | One Earth Discover the transformative work of five scientists around the world in their fight against climate change, highlighting their unique approaches and the impact of women's leadership.

Discover the transformative work of five scientists around the world, each bringing a unique approach to fighting climate change and showing the power of women’s leadership. 👩🏽‍🔬
#InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience

Tundra wolf: Guardian predator of the Arctic ecosystem | One Earth The tundra wolf is a vital Arctic predator shaping reindeer herds, vegetation, and carbon-rich tundra. Discover its habitat, behavior, threats, and conservation needs.

Gliding across snowbound river valleys, the tundra wolf is more than a symbol of the Arctic; it is a keystone predator holding one of Earth’s most fragile ecosystems in balance. 🐺

#IconicSpecies #NatureConservation #SaveOurWolves

How it helps: Up to 552 million plastic shampoo bottles are tossed in the US every year. Small swaps can make a big difference.

🏡 Read the full list of 101 #climatesolutions you can do at home: oneearth.org/101-climate-solutions-you-can-do-at-home

The monarch butterfly: Nature's delicate voyager | One Earth Discover the incredible journey of monarch butterflies, their vital role in ecosystems, and how you can aid their survival.

Discover the incredible journey of monarch butterflies, their vital role in ecosystems, and how you can aid their survival. 🦋 #CaliforniaWesternMonarchDay

Circle Economy and the Nature-inspired reinvention of fashion waste | One Earth Inside Circle Economy’s Rotterdam pilot, where old clothes are transformed into biodegradable plastics and clean chemical feedstocks through biomimicry.

In Nature, nothing is wasted.

Inspired by ecosystems, Circle Economy and the @biomimicry.bsky.social are leading a pilot in the Netherlands that shows how even the hardest-to-recycle fashion waste can be transformed into new materials.

#ClimateHero #NatureofFashion #SustainableFashion

Wetlands, like mangroves, are vital for biodiversity, climate, and freshwater, but they’re disappearing three times faster than forests.

Raising awareness is key to reversing this loss and encouraging actions to conserve and restore them. 🌱 #WorldWetlandsDay

A reminder to slow down to Nature’s rhythm, whatever the season. #GroundhogDay

ReTuna: the world’s first recycling mall » Circular City Funding Guide Why is this recycling mall a success? ReTuna has been successful in attracting both businesses and consumers to the mall. The strength of the recycling mall is that it makes sustainable shopping much ...

In Sweden, ReTuna Återbruksgalleria is reimagining what shopping can look like. As the world’s first completely secondhand mall, everything here is repaired, redesigned, or reused rather than thrown away. ♻️ #UpliftingNews

Dr. Jessica Hernandez’s 'Growing Papaya Trees': On reclaiming roots and replanting culture | One Earth Dr. Jessica Hernandez’s latest book, 'Growing Papaya Trees,' is a powerful reflection on displacement, memory, and the endurance of Indigenous knowledge across generations and borders.

Dr. Jessica Hernandez’s latest book, 'Growing Papaya Trees,' is a powerful reflection on displacement, memory, and the endurance of Indigenous knowledge across generations and borders. 🌺 #ClimateHero

The remarkable journey of the sandhill crane across North America | One Earth Each spring, sandhill cranes fill North America’s skies, uniting wetlands, wildlife, and people along their ancient migratory paths.

Each spring, nearly one million Sandhill cranes pass through Nebraska’s Platte River Valley on one of the world’s great migrations. These long-distance travelers connect wetlands, prairies, and working lands across North America. 🪶 #IconicSpecies

Hosted by the Biomimicry Institute, this dialogue explores how bioregional thinking and local wisdom can shape climate strategies rooted in nature.

✨ The Hive is offering a one-month free trial for One Earth guests: asknaturehive.biomimicry.org/offers/hueJ9...

Wind and solar beat fossil fuels in EU power mix in 2025, energy think tank says Wind and solar power for the first time generated more electricity in the European Union than fossil fuels in 2025, driven by a surge in solar output, data from energy think tank Ember showed on Thurs...

In 2025, wind and solar energy surpassed fossil fuels to become the leading sources of electricity in the European Union, generating 30% of the region’s power compared with fossil fuels at 29%.

A major milestone in the ongoing transition to clean energy. 🔆 #InternationalDayofCleanEnergy

Shipping out-of-season fruits and vegetables long distances can produce up to 10 times more emissions than buying what’s grown locally, right now.

🏡 Read the full list of 101 climate solutions you can do at home: oneearth.org/101-climate-solutions-you-can-do-at-home

Historic High Seas Treaty enters into force, launching a new era of global ocean governance - High Seas Alliance The Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), has officially entered into force, marking a historic milestone for g...

#UpliftingNews: The world’s first legally binding treaty to protect life on the high seas has officially come into force, safeguarding waters that make up over two-thirds of the ocean and most of Earth’s living space. 🌊