Endangered Species: Understanding and Protecting Animals on Our Planet
What Is an Endangered Species? Earth is home to an amazing variety of living things. Scientists estimate that there are more than 8 million species of plants and animals on our planet. Sadly, many of them are at risk of disappearing. These are called endangered species. This means that there are not many individuals of […]
The Wonderful World of Bees: an educational children’s book to understand and protect bees
A journey into the heart of the hive Le Monde Fabuleux des Abeilles invites children to discover an extraordinary world that often goes unnoticed: the world of bees. Written like a report specially adapted for young readers, the book opens the doors of the hive and reveals how these tiny insects live, work, and cooperate […]
Plastic Pollution: What Are the Dangers for Animals and Humans?
Every year, humans produce more than 380 million tonnes of plastic waste. Around 8 million tonnes end up in the oceans. That is an enormous amount, equal to the weight of millions of animals combined. Plastic, especially when it breaks into very small pieces, is dangerous for animals and also for humans. The impact of […]
Why Flowers Are Blooming Earlier Because of Climate Change
Why Are Flowers Blooming Earlier Than Usual? When winter comes to an end, the first signs of spring appear. Flowers begin to bloom, such as cherry blossoms, tulips, and daffodils. These bright colors announce the return of warmer days. But today, because our planet is getting warmer, spring is arriving earlier than before. As a […]
Why Glaciers Matter – Explained for Kids
Ice works like a giant natural thermometer. When Earth’s temperature rises, ice melts. That is why melting glaciers are one of the clearest signs of global warming. Understanding why glaciers are important helps us better protect our planet. What Are Glaciers? Most of the Earth’s ice is stored in glaciers and ice sheets. Glaciers are […]
Were the Paris 2024 Olympic Games the Greenest in History?
A Global Environmental Challenge With thousands of sporting events, athletes from all over the world, millions of meals to prepare, and huge crowds to welcome, the Olympic Games are one of the largest events on the planet. Their impact on the environment is therefore significant. Many people wondered whether the Paris 2024 Games could truly […]
Fast Fashion and Plastic Pollution: The Hidden Microplastic Problem
Fast Fashion An Invisible Danger for Our Planet When we wash our clothes, something invisible but very important happens. Tiny pieces of plastic, called microplastics, come off our clothes and end up in the water, the air, and nature. Today, many clothes are made from synthetic materials like polyester. These fabrics are very common in […]
4Ocean: The Company Cleaning the Oceans to Fight Plastic Pollution
A company called 4Ocean wants to help put an end to plastic pollution in the oceans. For several years now, its teams have removed thousands of tons of waste from the sea and turned it into bracelets and other recycled objects. It all started in 2015, when two young surfers from Florida, Andrew Cooper and […]
Great Pacific Garbage Patch: 8 Key Facts About the World’s Largest Ocean Plastic Zone
In 1997, a racing boat captain named Charles Moore was sailing from Hawaii to California when he encountered a shocking sight: an ocean of trash. Surrounding his boat were millions of pieces of plastic — from bottle caps to fishing floats — as far as the eye could see. The middle of the Pacific Ocean, […]
Space Tourism: What Is Its Environmental Impact on Earth?
The Environmental Cost of Space Tourism In recent years, scientists have greatly improved space technologies. Thanks to these advances, people can travel into space for exploration and research. However, a new type of travel has appeared and is becoming more and more popular: space tourism. This new activity can bring positive benefits to humanity, such […]