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Fighting Plastic Pollution Through Community Action: Manchang’s Season of Solutions Project in Nigeria

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Turning a Shared Concern into Community Action Plastic pollution deeply affects many communities around the world, such as Jos, Nigeria. Improper waste disposal can leave public spaces littered and make it harder for communities to keep their surroundings clean. For Manchang Zingbong, addressing the problem meant bringing people into the conversation and helping them see … Read more

36 Years Ago, A Superhero Show Based Its Heroes On Real-Life Political Activists & Became The Second-Longest Running 90s Cartoon

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Captain Planet & the Planeteers

36 Years Ago, A Superhero Show Based Its Heroes On Real-Life Political Activists & Became The Second-Longest Running 90s CartoonBy Abigail Mahoney-Cloutier, ComicBook.com “For any interested in living out childhood dreams of hanging out with Planeteers, the Foundation’s next big event is a “Concert For The Planet & Gala” on November 7th, 2026, in Atlanta, … Read more

Planeteer Alliance Powers 16 EARTH Summits in September

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2026 EARTH Summit

In September, Planeteer Alliance powered 16 EARTH Summits across 10 countries, engaging over 950 young people ages 10–25 in local climate action. Each year, the Planeteer Alliance Summit Series empowers young Planeteers to organize events in their communities, bringing together young leaders to explore local climate challenges and solutions. In 2026, the Summits centered on … Read more

Changing the Tide: How a Reusable Cup Can Help Protect Our Oceans

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Planeteer Maria Victória Pessoa and group

By: Maria Victória Pessoa, Brazil Every great environmental change begins with a simple decision. For me, that decision was to replace disposable plastic cups with reusable ones and invite my community to do the same. Plastic pollution is one of the greatest threats facing marine ecosystems. Although many people associate it to beaches, the reality … Read more

Fall Brings PLG Full Circle

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Project Learning Garden

In PLGville, fall is both a beginning and the culmination of the amazingness of gardens. To begin the circle, PLG has launched three upcoming contests for new gardens across the country. Some are in established regions like schools near Bashas’ Markets in Arizona, and Raley’s Markets, in Nevada and Northern California. These are regions where … Read more

Ghana’s first EARTH Summit equips young people with practical environmental skills

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Planeteer Alliance EARTH Summit 2026

Ghana’s first EARTH Summit equips young people with practical environmental skillsBy: Ghana Broadcasting Corporation The Accra, Ghana, EARTH Summit 2026 was a fun, interactive event where young people learned how to better care for the environment. The 2026 Earth Summit in Ghana provided participants with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of environmental issues through … Read more

Team Planet Returns to La Paz, Mexico, B.C.S. to Deepen Youth-Led Climate Action

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Planeteer Alliance team with club members from Andale La Paz’s Guardianes del Medio Ambiente

The young people of La Paz have never been short on energy, urgency, or ideas when it comes to protecting their environment. Many are eager, even impatient, to take on the challenges facing their communities. But for some, turning that motivation into lasting action can be difficult without access to the information, resources, and connections … Read more

“By Your Powers Combined!” Green Heart STEM Challenge (GHSC) Teams Up with Planeteer Alliance for New Participant Experience

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Green Heart STEM Challenge Finale

This year marked the Green Heart STEM Challenge’s (GHSC) largest cohort yet with nearly 5,000 youth joining the 2026 EARTH Challenge to develop community based solutions around forests, soils, and food systems. Students from school districts within the Metro-Atlanta, Metro-Houston, and Metro-Miami areas competed within their cities for the chance to participate in the Idea … Read more