“Life Saves the Planet” is more than just a blog—it’s our philosophy and a partnership with GBH public television’s Lowell Lecture Series. In the search for answers to climate change, we look to the interconnected living systems that sustain our planet. These biodiverse systems shape our atmosphere, regulate temperature, and maintain balance in weather patterns. Inspired by the words of Janine Benyus, who proclaimed that “life creates the conditions of life,” we gather cutting-edge research, ideas, and resources to guide the way.
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This summer, Biodiversity for a Livable Climate co-hosted the 3rd Annual Cambridge Mothball 2026 at the Kingsley Park, Fresh Pond Reservation, Massachusetts. The glimpses of the event as reported by Beck Mordini, John Minkle and Jim Laurie are presented in this blog.
The Lyons family story penned by Bill Myatt reminds us that ecological restoration is also a legacy of care, connection, and responsibility across generations. This post honors Tom Wallace Lyons’ generous support of Biodiversity for a Livable Climate and reflects on how his family’s values continue to inspire the work of restoring ecosystems, strengthening communities,…
This spring, Biodiversity for a Livable Climate piloted its Soil to Sky Biodiversity Curriculum with Cambridge Public School students at East End House, led by Paul Barringer. Over six weeks, students brought climate education to life through hands-on explorations of trees, living soil, and pollinators—building curiosity, ecological understanding, and systems thinking through collaborative projects and…
What does it mean to “think like water”? In this blog post, Dr. Katie Ross, Facilitator of Bio4Climate’s Thinking Like Water Film Club and conversation series, reflects on Episode 1: “Willing to Try Things.” The piece explores Bill Zeedyk’s pioneering work in induced meandering and nature-based restoration, showing how simple, place-based techniques can slow water,…
This perspective piece reflects on a major new Nature study examining how climate change is destabilizing the global water cycle. Drawing on satellite-derived terrestrial water storage (TWS) data, hydrological analysis, and recent extreme weather events across India, the United States, and other regions, the article explores the emerging paradox of wetter atmospheres alongside progressively drier…
Bio4Climate launched its Soil to Sky education program in Hyderabad, India for the first time during Earth Month 2026 Event. Over three days, starting Earth Day April 22nd to April 24th, students explored living soil, local biodiversity, and urban climate challenges through hands-on activities and design thinking. From magnifying hidden life in soil to reimagining…
