Is Saving the Planet Embarrassing Now?
The viral Vogue article ‘Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?’ reflects a generational questioning of old norms — a cultural awakening that mirrors how humanity must reclaim its agency to transform the systems driving the triple planetary crisis.
Earth’s Health Check: Humanity Just Crossed Another Planetary Red Line — The Oceans Are Turning Sour
Humanity has just crossed another planetary red line — ocean acidification — a silent warning that Earth’s life-support systems are faltering, reminding us that caring for our planet’s health is inseparable from caring for our own.
A Deep Dive into the New Era for Our Oceans: The Landmark Milestone of the High Seas Treaty
With 60 nations now ratifying the High Seas Treaty on September 19, 2025, the world has finally given legal protection to two-thirds of our ocean — a milestone that turns decades of negotiation into action, yet begins the harder work of funding, enforcing, and sustaining life’s blue foundation.
Whispers in the Woods: Vincent Munier’s Poetic Invitation to Listen to the Forest
In Whispers in the Woods, wildlife photographer Vincent Munier invites us into the enchanted forests of the Vosges alongside three generations of his family, offering a poetic, intimate reminder that listening to nature is both a gift and a call to protect what remains.
We Treat the World Like a Commodity — And It’s Costing Us Everything
From the soil beneath our feet to the air we breathe, the oceans, forests, animals, and even our own bodies, humanity’s habit of treating everything as a commodity is unraveling life itself — but by valuing people, nature, and intergenerational wisdom, we can reclaim balance and restore the web of life.
Farewell to a Guardian of the Wild: Remembering Jane Goodall (1934–2025)
Jane Goodall, the world’s most beloved voice for wildlife and hope, leaves behind a legacy of science, compassion, and action that will continue to guide generations in protecting our planet.
Trade Secret: The Polar Bear Documentary the World Can’t Afford to Ignore
Opening Climate Week in New York City, the Climate Film Festival closed with the international premiere of Trade Secret — a documentary six years in the making that exposes a story few people know: the legal and black-market trade of polar bears.
“The White House Effect” Ends Day One of NYC Climate Film Festival With a Chilling Look at America’s Missed Climate Moment
At the 2025 Climate Film Festival in New York City, the U.S. premiere of The White House Effect — with former EPA chief William K. Reilly in attendance — delivers a powerful, archive-rich account of how decades of political caution and fossil-fuel lobbying stalled American climate action, even as the rest of the world forged ahead.
2025 Climate Film Festival: Cinema as a Catalyst for Global Climate Action at Climate Week NYC
Scarlet Red Magazine proudly supports the 2025 Climate Film Festival during Climate Week NYC, celebrating the power of film to inspire global climate action and advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals through bold storytelling, emotional connection, and transformative encounters with voices from around the world.
Why Climate Denial Still Persists — And Why It Matters When Time Is Running Out
Climate denial is not born from ignorance but from decades of deliberate lobbying, misinformation, and delay — and with the clock ticking, exposing these tactics is critical to securing a livable future.
Blazes of the Boreal: Canada’s 2025 Wildfire Crisis — Climate, Communities, and Survival
Canada’s 2025 wildfires have scorched over 8 million hectares, with smoke reaching Europe, devastating communities, wildlife, and forests as climate change fuels longer, more destructive fire seasons.
The Carbon Conundrum: How Much Can Nature and Technology Absorb?
While nature soaks up about half of our carbon emissions through oceans, forests, and soils, the remaining half stays in the atmosphere — and human-made technologies, though promising, can only play a tiny supporting role, making emission cuts and ecosystem protection our most powerful climate solutions.
The Rare Orange Shark of Costa Rica: Nature’s Reminder That Wonder Still Exists
The rare sighting of an orange nurse shark off Costa Rica in August 2025 reminds us that nature still holds surprises — and that each discovery is also a reflection of the pressures our oceans face from climate change and human impact.
From Comments to Consequences: Why Action, Not Just Opinions, Will Shape the Planet’s Future
In a world where most people say they care about climate change but far fewer take meaningful action, the future of our planet depends on whether we choose to stay part of the 95% who comment — or the 5% who truly act.
Geneva Breakdown: How the Global Plastics Treaty Collapsed – And Why We Can’t Let Hope Die
The collapse of the Global Plastics Treaty talks in Geneva is a painful setback, but it also reminds us that the fight against plastic pollution is bigger than politics — it’s about people, planet, and the urgent need to rise stronger together.
Clean Electricity Crosses 40%: A Global Tipping Point or Just the Beginning?
Global clean electricity has surpassed 40% of power generation for the first time in 2025, marking a historic energy transition driven by renewables and nuclear—yet fossil fuels, emissions, and lobbying still threaten climate progress.
How Creatives Can Help ‘Save the Planet’ by Transforming the Way We Talk About It
Saving our planet is no longer just a scientific challenge—it’s a storytelling one, and the creative community holds the key to turning climate knowledge into action through bold, emotional, and unforgettable communication.
When the Ocean’s Giants Fall Silent: The Disappearing Song of the Blue Whale
When the largest creature ever to live on Earth begins to fall silent, it is not just an oceanic mystery — it is a warning to all of humanity.
The Cry of the Kiwi Is Back in Wellington — After 150 Years
After 150 years, the haunting call of the kiwi has returned to Wellington’s wild hills — thanks to a groundbreaking community conservation project where locals, iwi, and schoolchildren have joined forces to bring this iconic bird back to life.
For the Love of Exploration: Rekindling Our Bond with the Living Planet
Exploring the great outdoors isn’t just a journey across landscapes — it’s a journey back to ourselves, and to the living planet we call home.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
