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The wastewater podcasts, part 7: the Arab Region
The beauty of a morning walk in a sleepy village on the island.
The wastewater podcasts, part 6: Latin America
The wastewater podcasts, part 5: Southern Africa and South Asia
There is beauty and history everywhere; just look for it.
The wastewater podcasts, part 4: South and Southeast Asia
Twitter's "Off with their heads" chaos
The wastewater podcasts, part 3: East Africa
The wastewater podcasts, part 2: the Caribbean
The wastewater podcasts, part 1: West Africa
My list of good reasons to enjoy a visit to Bonn and the Seven Mountains.
"Looking into the grey-green sea with the long white lines of the waves"
An update on Musk, West, and Jones
Why each day should be Rosa Parks Day and why we'll never need a Kanye West Day
Wildlife crime in England and Wales soared during the pandemic and is at a record-high level.
Florida's gentle giants, the manatees, are dying in alarming numbers
At Twitter, chaos rules; yet there is method in it
COP27, a small step forward for the planet?
Biden's climate action policy: is the glass half full or half empty?
An expensive side hustle that comes with responsibilities
The world's lungs breathed a sigh of relief when Lula won.
Elon Musk wants Twitter to be "warm and welcoming to all." But will that be the new Twitter?
What is an escarpment? I walked to the top of one to look from Quebec to Ontario
How to save the planet by throwing tomato soup on Van Gogh's Sunflowers
Global wildlife populations declined almost 70% in less than half a century
Two brave heroes you've probably never heard of
Protect the remaining primary forests
Are the 2020s spinning out of control?
Leadership during the climate crisis is not some "left-wing stuff"
Hurricane Ian developed into a monster storm overnight. Now just 2 mph shy of Category 5 status.
How to write a viral post on social media
"If one truly loves nature, one finds beauty everywhere."
Patagonia founder gives his company away to protect the planet
Record breaking extreme weather: I believe we can do better
The old town of Veere is a gem not to be missed
Pakistan's horror floods are our horror floods too
Looking for the perfect sunset
Record droughts in the Northern Hemisphere reveal our past and warn for our future.
Keeping the island's traditions alive
How I could have been Alexander Wattjong
Join me for a day in beautiful The Hague
Millions walk to his grave in Santiago de Compostela, but who was St. James?
The growing family of the traffic light guy
Spectacular sunset on the island
Laughter filled the hot evening air
There is a better version of our world
An eyewitness account of the heatwave’s impact.
A beautiful day on my long walk to Santiago de Compostela
Walking the Camino de Santiago: from Carrión to Sahagún (40km)
My walk from Boadilla to Carrion on the Camino Frances
Walking the Camino de Santiago: from Hontanas to Boadilla
Walking the camino de Santiago: Burgos to Hontanas
Walking the Camino: from Agès to Burgos
Walking the Camino de Santiago: Villambistia
Walking the Camino de Santiago: Logroño to Nájera
Camino de Santiago: Hiking from Zubiri to Pamplona
Finding my way to the Camino de Santiago
Camino de Santiago: hiking from Rocesvalles to Zubiri
Ponies, deer and Highland cattle
Visiting the famous Cologne Cathedral
A walk to the wetlands of Schouwen-Duiveland
An afternoon in the historic town of Zierikzee
Sharing the beauty of the island in a two-minute video
How much I enjoy being back in the dunes on the island.
Join me for a walk in Central Park
Capturing New York in four images
Green impressions of a day in Manhattan
Walking in beautiful Gatineau Park
Finding a bird that is hard to find
Walking along the beautiful Rideau River in Ottawa
Life on Europa and living in Europe
A good day for democracy, Europe, and the future
Walking in Ottawa: Hotel Château Laurier
A short walk through the history of New Edinburgh
The rare occasion that Ramadan, Passover, and Easter all coincide
Finding the first flowers in spring makes me happy
The IPCC report: "a litany of broken climate promises"
Why happy chickadees and colorful tulips make me love springtime
Ukraine's music is an effective weapon of resistance
When democracies stop predicting their future and start creating it
The Planet newsletter's first anniversary
Ukraine: inspiring address of President Zelenskyy to the U.S. Congress
The War in Ukraine Threatens Global Food Security
The war in Ukraine renews appetite for renewable energy
The compounding crises of the pandemic, climate change, and Ukraine
Fourteen tips for living ten years longer.
22-2-22: This 2's-day on Tuesday makes "Two's day"
The last sixty remaining Maui Dolphins need your support
Valentine's Day: The Origins of the Day of Love
Winter and summer mood, and a climate change interview on TRT World
Bringing nature into the design of houses, offices and cities
Michael E. Mann: "The fossil fuel companies have not given up; they turned to other tactics."
An interview with Erik Solheim, former Executive Director of UN Environment, on Climate Optimism
Would you walk around the world?
Record numbers of Americans are alarmed or concerned about climate change
How to enjoy beautiful Brussels on a rainy day