In a world of urgent challenges, why do we struggle to care about future generations? This article explores two major psychological barriers—our preference for immediate rewards and difficulty empathizing with those we’ll never meet—and offers insights on building compassion for tomorrow.
Read MoreThis article explores powerful 'risk reminders' from around the world—visual symbols that raise awareness of potential threats and their lasting impact.
Read MoreThe conflict between northern spotted owls and invasive barred owls highlights a conservation dilemma, where ethics and environmental priorities collide. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s barred owl culling strategy underscores complex questions about species management and human responsibility in disrupted ecosystems.
Read MorePeanut the squirrel’s story, a social media sensation, sheds light on human compassion and why we connect more deeply with individual victims. This article explores public reactions to Peanut’s tragic death, examining psychic numbing and pseudoinefficacy.
Read MoreDiscover how mindfulness can boost activism, strengthens empathy, and supports nonviolent social movements.
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Read MoreAstronaut Buzz Aldrin stands on the Moon, facing a U.S. flag during the Apollo 11 mission in July 1969. Did this historic leap into the cosmos uplift humanity—or distract from urgent challenges on Earth?
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How are social media algorithms and the rise of 'algospeak' shaping the visibility—or invisibility—of critical global issues online?
Read MoreThe term environmental violence has gained prominence, particularly in relation to pollution. Richard Marcantonio and Agustín Fuentes's article, “Environmental violence: a tool for planetary health research” (2023), emphasizes pollution as a central element of environmental violence, linking it directly to human health.
Read MoreLearn about effective Rumor Responses during Disasters.
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Read MoreThe importance of remembering and honoring each individual.
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Read MoreMoo Deng and her mother Jona, in Chonburi province on Sep. 15, 2024. Lillian Suwanrumpha / AFP via Getty Images
Read MoreLeane Makey et al. (2022) highlight the slow violence of settler colonialism and its ecological impact on Kaipara Moana, emphasizing the importance of Indigenous knowledge in addressing environmental degradation.
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Read MorePenados et al. (2022) examine slow violence and colonialism's impact on Maya land rights in Belize, highlighting the misuse of FPIC in development projects.
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