Today is World Environmental Education Day, which has been celebrated every year on January 26 since its inception in 1972. This year, ESSENCE is profiling Wanjiku “Wawa” Gatheru, an Oxford University ...

I like a good burger as much as the next girl. This past weekend at a family cookout, I indulged in a damn good one. But each delicious beefy bite brought with it a bitter aftertaste. You see, I’m an ...

Black Girl Environmentalist is building a new generation of diverse climate activists through its platform. In a bid to foster greater inclusivity within the climate action movement, Black Girl ...

How do you build an environmentalist — somebody who opposes the Keystone XL pipeline, tries to cut back on energy and water use, joins a green group or (maybe) drives a hybrid or electric car?

At face value, the issue with plastic seems simple. Every year millions of tons of plastic debris pollute the oceans and endanger wildlife. A quick Google search on the problem will reveal thousands ...

As Earth Day approaches once again, countless organizations, activists and advocates will put a spotlight on the increasing climate crisis. But since its origins, there has been a glaring hole within ...

In the sphere of student writing, collegiate scribble is swarmed by the glamorous and fashionable. All across campus, there is a copious amount of magazines, newspapers, columns and clubs dedicated to ...