Wetlands are much more important than we used to think. They deserve a much better reputation! In the west, more than half of some kinds of wetland were destroyed in the 20th century, and countless species have died out. Who really cares about the swamps?  Read more

It's easy to be overwhelmed by a feeling of impotence. But even when we see that many important graphs are pointing in horribly wrong directions, there are still some bright spots. What must we do to help the Earth take a turn for the better?  Read more

Were our planet a doctor's patient, the diagnosis wouldn't be comforting: change your lifestyle or else! We've been mistreating the Earth for centuries now − how can we make amends? Maybe by strengthening her resilience? One thing's for certain: only we humans can help our planet.  Read more

If a well-functioning wetland is important for a region, can you calculate its value? If a virgin forest is insurance for the future, how does it appear in the country's GDP? If our planet is to survive, economists and biologists will have to collaborate in developing a whole new kind of balance sheet.  Read more

If everyone lived the way the author of this text does, 3.5 Earths would be needed to support the planet's population. Unsettling facts like this spread a sense of guilt... Have you ever really stopped to consider how your lifestyle is affecting the global ecosystem?  Read more