July 16th, 2021 By Ethan Indigo Smith Contributing writer for Wake Up World It has been 76 years since the first atomic detonation experimentation in New Mexico, July 16, 1945 just prior to the...
Category - Environment
Wake Up World’s articles on environmental issues and humanity’s relationship with our Mother Earth.
Rivers Are Key to Restoring the World’s Biodiversity
June 25th, 2021 By Alessandra Korap Munduruku, Darryl Knudsen and Irikefe V. Dafe Via Deep Green Resistance In October 2021, the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) will meet in China to adopt...
How to Make Home Building More Eco-Friendly
June 23rd, 2021 By Jane Marsh Guest Writer for Wake Up World Consumers have long dismissed green buildings for being too expensive. However, as eco-friendly materials and practices become more...
Sounds of Silence: Extinction Is Erasing the Earth’s Music
June 3rd, 2021 By Tara Lohan Via Global Research What does a biodiversity crisis sound like? You may need to strain your ears to hear it. In the past 50 years, America’s bird populations have...
10 Ways You Can Help Wildlife in Your Backyard
May 26th, 2021 By Jane Marsh Guest Writer for Wake Up World How often do you notice wildlife in your backyard? As new developments enter towns and rural areas, wildlife habitats are being destroyed...
New Soil Study Shows Pesticides ‘Destroying the Very Foundations of Web of Life’
May 13th, 2021 By Jessica Corbett Via Common Dreams A study published Tuesday in the journal Frontiers in Environmental Science bolsters alarm about the role that agricultural...
10 Tips for Living an Eco-Friendly Life With Your Pet
May 12th, 2021 By Jane Marsh Guest Writer for Wake Up World A dog is a man’s best friend. While your pet can be your companion and support system, it can also impact the environment. This is...
6 Ways We Can Teach Future Generations About Sustainable Living
May 4th, 2021 By Kara Reynolds Guest Writer for Wake Up World Sustainability is all about thinking of future generations. The goal of sustainable living is to provide for future generations...
10 Physical and Mental Benefits of Houseplants
April 15th, 2021 By Jane Marsh Guest Writer for Wake Up World Filling your home with plants gives you more than just new decor. You can also enjoy these physical and mental benefits of houseplants...
Study: 55 Formerly Unknown Chemicals Found in Pregnant Women
April 1st, 2021 By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World The phrase “better living through chemistry” is a variation on an advertising campaign used by the...
How Switching to a Pescatarian Diet Benefits the Planet
March 25th, 2021 By Jane Marsh Guest Writer for Wake Up World The plant-based diet is on the rise. We see various vegan options at our favorite coffee shops, grocery stores and even fast-food...
Two Sacred Medicine Trees of North America
By Nick Polizzi Guest Writer for Wake Up World A few years ago, I took a trip up to the coastal wilderness of Northern California to meet with Native American elder, Dennis Martinez...