When we think about the effects of heatwave and extreme heat, we usually think about people suffering in the sun. But the record heatwave hitting...
Archive for category: Hello Earth
The El Nino Lottery From Bad to (Maybe) Good
El Nino is a natural climate event that happens in the Pacific Ocean. It occurs when the surface water in the central and eastern Pacific...
The Race To Save Hong Kong’s Oysters
Do you like eating oysters? In Hong Kong, oyster farming is not just a job. It is a tradition that has lasted for hundreds of...
We Have Caused 1.37°C Global Warming in 2025
Global warming has continued to rise at an alarming rate which was caused by human activities. A recent study found that human-caused warming reached 1.37°C...
Nepal’s Nagmati Dam and Pangolins
Nepal is planning a massive dam project that conservationists warn could carry a far greater environmental cost than many people realize. According to a recent...
The Hidden Climate Helper Beneath Our Feet, The Soil
When people talk about climate change, they usually think about forests, factories, cars, or fossil fuels. Very few people think about soil. Yet the ground...
Indonesia’s “War on Waste” at the Bantargebang
Indonesia is now facing a very serious waste problem. In March 2026, a terrible accident happened at the Bantargebang landfill near Jakarta. Seven sanitation workers...
Arctic Fires Are Becoming a Serious Global Problem
When people think about the Arctic, they usually imagine giant glaciers, snow-covered land, polar bears, and freezing temperatures. For many years, the Arctic was seen...
Bioluminescent Places Around the World Where the Ocean Glows at Night
Can you imagine looking at stars but not in the sky but in the ocean? No, we are not talking about starfish. We are talking...
The Lasting Scars of Mining on Tasmania’s Rivers
Mining often brings images of economic growth, industrial progress, and technological advancement. Copper, lithium, and rare metals are now essential for electric vehicles, renewable energy...