When Jane Goodall first entered the rainforests of Gombe, she saw more than trees and chimps; she saw an entire, interconnected system. That same biological truth is mirrored perfectly by our planet’s rivers. They are the blue arteries of the Earth, delivering life from the mountains to the sea. In honor of Goodall’s enduring legacy, we explore how the principles of a healthy river—interconnectedness, resilience, and vitality—are the very principles she spent her lifetime championing, and why her passing serves as an urgent reminder of our duty to protect every drop.
Ever wondered what happens to the staggering amount of plastic pulled from our precious waterways? Discover the incredible journey of environmental activist Gary Bencheghib, who didn’t just clean a river, but sparked a revolution to transform polluting plastic into stunning design. Prepare to be inspired by the story behind Sungai Watch and the innovative mission of SUNGAI DESIGN.
Picture this: the water flowing from your tap is no longer clear, but a murky orange. Or perhaps, your favorite local park stream, usually teeming with life, now resembles a toxic spill. While such unsettling scenes might feel like fiction in an urban setting, a stark and similar reality is unfolding in Alaska’s untouched wilderness. There, dozens of once-clear rivers are dramatically shifting to a striking orange hue. This isn’t just an odd sight; it signals significant and concerning transformations within one of the world’s most pristine river systems.
Bangladesh is often called the “Country of Rivers” or “Land of Rivers” because it has around 700 rivers, including major ones like the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna. These rivers form the world’s largest river delta, making the land fertile and rich for farming. Yet, within this nation blessed with an intricate network of waterways, a stark and distressing reality unfolds. While the issue of river contamination is widespread, the story of one river stands out as a particularly tragic example: the Buriganga, a vital waterway near its capital, Dhaka, now so overwhelmed with waste that it has tragically earned the title of a “trash river.”
On a recent River Mixer trip to Ghana, the powerful works of Ghanaian artist Enil Art were discovered. He uses his talent to expose environmental injustice, painting with the “tears” of the Pra River.
