Planet
How much trash is in Space?
Space seems pretty empty. But humanity hasn’t taken only memories on our visits. We’ve left a lot of junk up there. Aditi R. and Ellie H. teach us about space junk and why it is important to keep space clean.
Ban Single-Use Plastics
Single-use plastics are plastic that are only used once. Valentina D.S. helps us understand that these plastics hurt the environment around you and your other fellow humans around the globe.
Do animals dream?
Everett A.'s film teaches us about scientific research that shows comparable brain wave patterns in humans and dogs while they sleep. The conclusion is that dreams are part of the normal sleep cycle, and many animals do indeed have them!
Ladybugs to the rescue
Ladybugs are heroes to plants. They help farmers grow healthy crops. Clara H. explains how these important non-pest insects are on the decline and how we can help save them.
Canada bans single-use plastics
Canada has banned single-use plastics. Can the United States do the same? Xander S. explains this important pollution-reducing idea.
Talking Turtles
Baby turtles can communicate before they hatch. Find out more about turtles from the ultimate enthusiast Miller S.
Preventing Habitat Destruction
Sophia T. teaches us about habitat loss and how it poses the greatest threat to species. The world's forests, swamps, plains, lakes, and other habitats continue to disappear as they are harvested for human consumption and cleared to make way for agriculture, housing, roads, pipelines and the other hallmarks of industrial development.
Penguin-Inspired Research
Canadian researchers have created wired mesh inspired by the feathers of the Gentoo penguin. This mesh could be used to prevent ice buildup on power lines.
Endangered Black Rhinos
Sage G. introduces us to the black rhino, which is critically endangered. Wildlife crime—in this case, poaching and black-market trafficking of rhino horn—continues to plague the species and threaten its recovery.
Extreme Weather
Emily F., Ivy C., Harper B., Bennett A. and Ronan C. explain how climate change is expected to worsen the frequency, intensity, and impacts of some types of extreme weather events.
Meet the Blobfish
Out of water, a blobfish looks like a scowling gooey mass. At deep ocean depths, it actually looks just like a fish. Sadly, the unpalatable creatures are endangered because they get caught in fishing nets.
Solutions to Food Waste
When we waste food, it goes to a landfill and rots, producing methane - a greenhouse gas that traps heat in the atmosphere. IMP∆CT journalists introduce us to a school with an innovative way to save food. We also learn about FlashFood is a company exploring solutions to food waste. Finally, we explore salvage grocery stores.
End Marine Pollution
Marine pollution is a combination of chemicals and trash, most of which comes from people and is washed or blown into the ocean. Aditi R. and Sophie B. teach us how plastic is particularly harmful to sea creatures.
Protecting Blue-Tongued Skinks
Seba D. introduces us to the Blue-Tongued Skink and how this little known reptile needs protection. This lizard was thought to be completely extinct until it was rediscovered in the early 1990s.
Preserving the Amazon
The Amazon Rainforest is home to 10% of the known species on Earth. Unfortunately, humans are causing deforestation in this precious part of the world. Dhruv H. helps us to understand this issue.
A Climate Call
Delara B. introduces us to the Climate Clock, a non-profit organization that tracks global warming and gives a time estimate of when we will reach global warming to 1.5 C unless significant environmental action is taken.
Magnificent Manatees
Charlie H. went on a vacation and filmed manatees in their habitat. Now he is taking action by advocating for the conservation of these peaceful cows of the sea.
Saving Sea Turtles
George F. and Andrew L. teach us how sea turtles are susceptive to plastic pollution and how to protect them for future generations.
A Solution to Food Waste
Kendall S. and Finley W. introduce us to Flashfood, a Canadian company taking an innovative approach to reducing food waste.
Stop Cutting Down Trees!
Adaire M. writes about the effects of deforestation on wildlife, humans, and the environment. Her piece is coupled with the timeless poem Trees, written in 1913 by Joyce Kilmer.
The Importance of Coral Reefs
Fisher W. teaches us that the world's coral reefs are in danger, and it's up to humans to make life style choices that protect these important underwater ecosystems.
A Green City
August P. shares his vision for an urban area that serves people with far less environmental impacts.
COP26
Students advertise high-impact climate actions as part of their learning about the 2021 United Nations Climate Change conference (COP26).
Nature's beauty
Albert Einstein once said, "Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better." Locke R., Chance F. and Stone A. explain times in nature when they felt alive and grateful.
