News and Insights
From reshaping water systems to supporting fish, birds, amphibians, and even helping to fight wildfires, beavers don’t just build dams, they transform entire landscapes. In honor of April 7’s International Beaver Day, we take you to visit the world’s largest beaver dam, a structure so big it can be seen from space.
The latest images of Earth from Artemis II reminds us of the wonder of our planet, and how important it is to understand and protect it. NASA isn’t just exploring earth from space. They are supporting learners around the world to research and contribute to environmental science and deepen our understanding of Earth from the ground up through its GLOBE program. In Fall of 2025, students in New England helped track seasonal changes in plant life by observing and documenting leaf color change and leaf drop.
Events and Community
Conference
Protect and Restore Ecosystems to Cool the Planet
Did you know that we can cool the planet more quickly if we focus on protecting and restoring “high impact ecosystems?”
The reason for this lies in the role they play in regulating the climate, not only locally, but globally. Tropical rainforests are one type of high impact ecosystem and the Amazon and Congo Rainforests are the two largest on Earth.
On April 18, we will discuss The Power of Forests & Water: Creating Rain and the Global Circulation of Moisture. It’s part of our new mini-conference series Protect & Restore Ecosystems to Cool the Planet, taking place from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ET on Saturdays. This opening session offers an in-depth conversation with atmospheric physicist Anastassia Makarieva and author and climate strategist Rob de Laet on the science of atmospheric moisture circulation and the critical role forests play in generating rainfall and stabilizing climate systems. Participants will explore concepts such as the biotic pump theory, continental-scale water cycles, and the links between forest loss, drought intensification, and regional climate shifts — bridging foundational science together with real-life restoration practice.
This mini-conference series is being hosted to provide a space for dialogue and engagement with experts working at the forefront of ecological restoration, while deepening your learning on the mechanisms within ecosystems that regulate the climate.
This series is free and open to the public. Recordings will be made available to all who register.
Community
Global Earth Repair Convergence 2026
A groundbreaking gathering of global change-makers dedicated to restoring ecosystems, regenerating our planet, and fostering community is happening in May.
The Global Earth Repair Convergence will take place from May 7–11, 2026, hosted by the Global Earth Repair Foundation. This international, multi-day gathering will be held online and in person at the historic Fort Worden State Park & Conference Center in Port Townsend, Washington, on the Olympic Peninsula.
The convergence brings together a diverse network of scientists, farmers, Indigenous leaders, land stewards, climate educators, and permaculture practitioners committed to advancing practical, nature-based solutions for ecosystem restoration and climate resilience. The program features talks, panels, and collaborative exchanges focused on soil regeneration, biodiversity restoration, water cycle revitalization, regenerative agriculture, and community-led ecological stewardship.
Among the presenters are many BIo4Climate thought leaders who have shared their knowledge with our students and mission-aligned stakeholders, exploring the essential role of biodiversity and ecosystem restoration in creating a resilient and livable future.
Books for Biodiversity Lovers
Becoming Earth
A Journey Through the Hidden Wonders that Bring Our Planet to Life
Ferris Jabr
JIm Laurie’s Symbiosis Team dove even deeper into the emerging science on Earth as a living organism. From the book, “Life does not merely exist on Earth—life is Earth. We have as much reason to regard our planet as a living entity as we do ourselves—a truth no longer substantiated by intuition alone, nor by one man’s vision, but by a preponderance of scientific evidence.”
We are not merely passengers on Earth and that we have it within our abilities to help restore and protect the beauty our planet has created over millions of years.
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