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In which we stretch our legs one last time before another month at sea

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Megan Claire Routbort

In which we stretch our legs one last time before another month at sea 

The highest point in the Atlantic Ocean 

This post was inspired by my college friend Michael, who writes Passing Time. I encourage you to check it out if you like adventure / environment writing, or if any of his topics pique your interest! Here’s to early starts.

How can an exploding tourism industry and a critical hub for marine wildlife coexist? We met with local NGOs who are advocating for ecological engagement to find out.

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How can an exploding tourism industry and a critical hub for marine wildlife coexist? We met with local NGOs who are advocating for ecological engagement to find out. 

Creating waves of change in the Algarve

If you’re one of the eight million passengers who flew into the Faro airport last year, your first impression of the Algarve region was one of bre…

75% of Spain could become desert within the next two decades. We traveled to Andalusia to find out how residents of an eco-village are inventing solutions to adapt to and thrive in a warming world.

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75% of Spain could become desert within the next two decades. We traveled to Andalusia to find out how residents of an eco-village are inventing solutions to adapt to and thrive in a warming world. 

Surviving (and thriving) in the desert 

The phrase “Spanish summer” brings to mind idyllic visions of rest and relaxation: tapas, flamenco, and long siestas on Mediterranean shores. With over 100 million international visitors in 2022, the tourism industry in Spain has long been a pillar of the economy; it’s on track to add more than 150 billion euros to the country’s financial resources in 2…

Finding a sailboat and our first week at sea

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Finding a sailboat and our first week at sea 

Sailing Part 1: A Mediterranean Match

Skeptical about what role a common vegetable plays in the fight against the climate and nature crisis? We were too — until we met these French farmers saving the future of food, one seed at a time.

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Skeptical about what role a common vegetable plays in the fight against the climate and nature crisis? We were too — until we met these French farmers saving the future of food, one seed at a time. 

The Pink Pearl of the Côte d’Azur: The Story of Rose Onion of Menton 

The Green Journey is hard at work bringing stories to your inbox, one climate solution at a time. If you like what we’re doing, please consider a free or paid subscription to keep up with the adventures! For many travelers, the celebrated French Riviera …

Plastic pollution in the world's oceans has reached unprecedented levels in the last 15 years. Meet a French NGO that's using the power of the winds to engage citizens in the fight.

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Plastic pollution in the world's oceans has reached unprecedented levels in the last 15 years. Meet a French NGO that's using the power of the winds to engage citizens in the fight. 

Interview: Fighting Plastic Pollution with Wings of the Ocean

Author’s note: We’ve spent the last two months sailing from Montenegro to the Caribbean, traveling nearly 2000 nautical miles in the Mediterranean Sea alone. It doesn’t get as much publicity as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, but the Med is one of the global seas most affected by plastic pollution, receiving an estimated

Why returning rivers to a free-flowing state is a climate and nature solution we can't afford to skip

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Why returning rivers to a free-flowing state is a climate and nature solution we can't afford to skip 

Meet Dam Removal Europe 

Flowing from one historic capital city to the next, Europe’s majestic rivers have captured the imaginations of countless generations of locals and travelers alike. From leisurely walks along the Seine to bike rides through the verdant Rhine River Valley, there are activities to please everyone along the continent’s waterways.

We sit down with Paris-based climate activist to Lucie Boutez to learn how saving the planet can be a passion and a party!

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Ana Sofia Thomas

We sit down with Paris-based climate activist to Lucie Boutez to learn how saving the planet can be a passion and a party! 

Where climate activism meets community building 

Note: This is the second installment of our “Greenest Generation” series, where we profile Gen Z climate warriors across the globe who are tackling the climate and nature crisis. We’d like to give a special shoutout to Ana Sofia Thomas, who is working with us on this series!

With >50% of the world’s population living in cities, urban environments are critical against climate change. Learn how Berlin is getting it right.

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Urban biodiversity in Berlin

Note: As we’re currently crossing the Mediterranean Sea & Atlantic Oceans by sailboat (!) our content is going to look a little different, as we catch up on the backlog of European climate stories and hotspots before starting the South & Central America chapter of our journey in 2024.

We travel to Denmark to learn about a radical model for community participation in clean electricity generation. And we live out a clean energy nerd dream in the process!

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We travel to Denmark to learn about a radical model for community participation in clean electricity generation. And we live out a clean energy nerd dream in the process! 

Climbing to new heights in Copenhagen

There’s no shortage of structures where the average tourist can catch incredible views in Copenhagen. From the old-school serpentine spires of the Church of Our Savior to riding a glass elevator to the top of CopenHill, the world’s first combo waste-to-energy plant slash artificial ski slope, there’s something for everyone in the Danish capital.

The worldwide lack of young people in government is a threat to democracy and climate justice. Meet Hanah Lahe, who’s changing the game in Estonia – and soon Europe – from the inside.

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The worldwide lack of young people in government is a threat to democracy and climate justice. Meet Hanah Lahe, who’s changing the game in Estonia – and soon Europe – from the inside. 

Hanah Lahe, Estonia's next-gen climate politics champion

Note: This interview is the first part of our “The Greenest Generation” series — where we sit down with Gen Z climate warriors across the globe who are tackling the climate and nature crisis. Know a young person doing inspiring work on climate we should feature? Leave us a note in the comments or reach out at

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