War Kills More Than People
The Global Shockwaves of the Iran–Israel–US Conflict When bombs fall in the Middle East, the world feels it — not just through news reports, but in skyrocketing energy bills, rising food prices, and environmental destruction. Today’s wars don’t stay local. They ripple across continents, hitting economies, ecosystems, and future generations. “War today is not just about […]
We Should Not Take Sides
“To be an Enemy of America is Dangerous but to be a Friend is Fatal.” This is another reason why the United States should sign UNCLOS and not act unilaterally to permit deep sea mining in areas beyond International jurisdiction. China now points to the US as a rouge state. By Bas Umali No question […]
Pollution From Mostly Unregulated Commercial Space Activities
By Bob Berwyn / Inside Climate News This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News (hyperlink to the original story), a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. What Goes Up Must Come Down New research published Thursday bolsters growing concerns that a handful of companies and countries are […]
Two Satellite Proposals Threaten the Night Sky
The window to act is now / By DarkSky Staff In the United States, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the agency responsible for authorizing satellite launches and operations, is reviewing two proposals of unprecedented scale and consequence. If approved, they would alter the night sky as we know it, with impacts that would be increasingly […]
Community Consultation on the Proposed Landfill Project
Location: Brgy. Talipusngo, Maragondon, CaviteProject Area: 64 hectaresProponent: Prime Integrated Waste Solutions Inc. Prime Integrated Waste Solutions Inc. (PIWSI), also referred to as Prime Waste Solutions, is a waste management company under Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc., the infrastructure arm of the Razon Group, owned by Filipino business tycoon Enrique K. Razon Jr.. The company was […]
CFC Replacements Cause Vast ‘forever chemical’ Pollution
CFC replacements cause vast ‘forever chemical’ pollution – new research Lucy Hart, Lancaster University and Ryan Hossaini, Lancaster University When the phaseout of ozone-destroying chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) was first agreed in 1987, the world narrowly avoided an environmental catastrophe. However, the replacement of CFCs is causing the pollution of the Earth’s surface with a “forever chemical” that […]
A ‘Powerful Vision’ on Whales and Oceans
How a ‘Powerful Vision’ on Whales and Oceans Could Change Worldviews Māori scientist Daniel Hikuroa reflects on an Indigenous-led declaration recognizing whales as legal persons, challenging the foundations of ocean governance. By Katie Surma February 5, 2026 This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and […]
Women Save the Greater Adjutant Stork
Shared Ground — A BED Learning Session
Blue Earth Defense (BED) is officially launching Shared Ground: “Grounded voices. Collective learning. Shared futures.” A BED Learning Session in 2026 — a regular learning space rooted in grassroots knowledge, collective reflection, and shared struggle for ecological and social justice. Shared Ground is a community centered space where grounded voices matter. It brings together women, […]
The 9 Rules of Security Culture
By Max Wilbert / Biocentric Last week, I wrote about the different ways that governments and corporations use covert and overt forms of repression against revolutionaries, activists, and community organizers. If you haven’t already, I recommend reading that post to understand what we’re up against. Before we begin, let’s get clear on one thing: if you are […]