Why REE Mining Makes Green Technology Not Very Green

Green technologies such as electric vehicles, wind turbines, and solar panels depend on rare earth elements, but extracting and processing these materials can create serious environmental and community health risks. Andrew Oliver examines the hidden costs of REE mining and explores how recycling, safer extraction methods, stronger regulation, and Indigenous participation could support a more responsible clean-energy transition.

Healing the Earth: Preventing Mudslides and Soil Degradation with Regenerative Soil Management

Mudslides, soil erosion, and land degradation are urgent environmental challenges that threaten ecosystems, communities, and agriculture worldwide. As climate change accelerates extreme weather patterns, including heavy rains and droughts, these threats are becoming more frequent and severe. However, by implementing regenerative soil management practices and permaculture principles, we can protect the land, restore soil health, […]

Wildfires in Los Angeles: A Grim Reminder of Environmental Vulnerability

As wildfires ravage Los Angeles County, the unfolding crisis paints a sobering picture of nature’s fury and humanity’s struggle to cope with an ever-changing climate. Multiple fires, fueled by intense Santa Ana winds, have prompted mass evacuations, destroyed over 1,000 structures, and claimed at least five lives, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. […]

The Silent Crisis: Soil Degradation and How We Can Heal the Earth

When we think of environmental crises, we often picture melting ice caps, burning forests, and polluted oceans. Yet, beneath our feet lies an equally pressing issue that receives far less attention—soil degradation. This silent crisis is not just a threat to our environment but to our food security, water quality, and overall planetary health. At […]