Tehran's Funeral for Supreme Leader: A Masterclass in Waste Management

Tired Earth

08 Jul 2026

As millions gathered to bid farewell to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on July 6, 2026, the Iranian capital faced a monumental logistical challenge that became a showcase for urban waste management.

Oil on the Pitch: Activists, Doctors, and Players Unite Against Aramco's World Cup Sponsorship

Tired Earth

05 Jul 2026

As record heat scorches host cities across North America, a coalition of environmental groups, health experts, and professional footballers is demanding FIFA sever ties with Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil giant — the tournament's exclusive energy partner and the world's largest corporate carbon emitter.

International Plastic Bag Free Day: Why the Plastic Bag Must Go

Andrew Shember

03 Jul 2026

The plastic bag is a symbol of convenience without consequence. That illusion has now collapsed. The evidence is visible in flooded streets, blocked drains, polluted coastlines, and the mounting costs of waste management.

After the War, Which Battle Comes Next?

Tired Earth

30 Jun 2026

The 12-Day War and the 40-day conflict known as the "Ramadan War" did not only destroy buildings. Millions of tons of rubble, the water crisis, increased carbon emissions, and the destruction of national assets have made it more urgent than ever to pursue war reparations from the US and its allies.