Storm runoff, stronger winds, rise in intensity and impact of extreme weather events - all lead to a nefarious rise in marine litter

Key words in environmental science and nature.

Firefly: The solar-powered catamaran to be launched by Upstream Alliance as an educational vessel for its student programs in the summer of 2024

The symbolism and unique characteristics of the longest-living land animal: the tortoise

Madagascar’s largest carnivore: the fossa

Key lessons about climate change, the transition to clean energy, and what you can do to support a cleaner, healthier environment.

Fundamental concepts in environmental science

Climate change basics: from the altering atmosphere and greenhouse gases to trends in polar ice sheets and rising sea levels. Learn how forests and the biosphere play a role in climate stability and why preserving them is imperative.

Key words to know related to the recycling industry

Market forces, what works and what doesn’t, policy initiatives such as minimum PCR (post-consumer recycled content) thresholds and EPR (extended producer responsibility)

The Ocean Cleanup: Overview and Insights from The “Catching Up” Podcast

Plastic 101: Where it comes from, plastic pellets, what types of plastic are used by humans, and key characteristics everyone should be familiar with regarding this excellent but tricky resource.