Articles

The Tiny Architects of Our World

Tiredearth

20 May 2026

On 20th May, we celebrate the most industrious creatures on Earth — and reckon honestly with the threats they face.

When War in the Persian Gulf Reaches Africa's Whales

Tiredearth

19 May 2026

On the surface, there is no connection between the missiles striking the Middle East and the gentle giants gliding through the icy waters off South Africa's coast. One is a story of geopolitics, oil tankers, and closed straits. The other is a story of migration, breeding grounds, and endangered species. But the ocean does not care for human borders. And the tankers now rounding the Cape of Good Hope have brought the war home to the whales...

War and Wildlife: The Uncertain Future of Iran’s Persian Cheetah

Tiredearth

19 May 2026

the ongoing war involving Iran is creating new challenges for the conservation of the  Persian Cheetah.

How the world can avoid millions going hungry when supply chains collapse

Tiredearth

17 May 2026

Millions more people will face hunger in the coming months if the conflict in the Middle East is not resolved soon, the UN has warned. The price of energy, which instantly affects the cost of producing and transporting food, has risen sharply due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Invitation to Join the Tired Earth Volunteer Team

Tiredearth

10 May 2026

Join a kind and motivated team working for the planet!

Trump’s Middle East War Has Revived the Fossil Fuel Industry

Tiredearth

09 May 2026

When the 2026 US-Israeli war against Iran began disrupting global energy markets, some analysts initially argued that the crisis could accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels. The logic seemed simple: if wars and geopolitical shocks repeatedly expose the fragility of oil-dependent economies, governments would finally invest more aggressively in renewable energy and energy independence. Instead, the opposite happened.

Report Confirms Heat Records in Europe and Arctic, but War-fuelled Energy Crisis Boosts Renewables and Embattled Climate

Tiredearth

06 May 2026

As the European State of the Climate Report confirms Europe is the fastest-warming continent and the Arctic the fastest warming place on Earth, the US -Israeli war on Iran has shown the danger of dependency on fossil fuels while a "coalition of the willing" conference in Colombia is pushing the green energy transition ahead.

White Phosphorus in the Soil: Lebanon’s Farmland Is Being Poisoned for Generations

Tiredearth

06 May 2026

A field in southern Lebanon does not need a bomb to kill a family. It only needs to become silent.

Wars destroy lives and the climate. Why aren't we counting military emissions?

Tiredearth

05 May 2026

When delegates gathered for COP30 in Belém, Brazil in November 2025, they scrutinized various sectors of the global economy for their contributions to rising greenhouse gases. Agriculture, aviation, steel, cement—all were on the table. One topic not discussed was war.

Global Energy Crisis: Between Geopolitical Realism and Accelerated Transition

Tiredearth

03 May 2026

The global energy landscape is navigating an unprecedented zone of turbulence. While oil market volatility revives geopolitical tensions, a fundamental debate pits economic pragmatism against climate urgency. Between massive precautionary stockpiling that exacerbates shortages and calls for an accelerated transition, world leaders are trying to chart a narrow path toward energy security.

Plunder Under Pretext: Aggression, War Crimes, and the Energy Imperialism Behind the 2026 Iran War

Tiredearth

02 May 2026

No congressional declaration. No UN Security Council resolution. No imminent threat. The 2026 war against Iran began without a single credible legal foundation — and ended, if it has ended, with a trail of bombed hospitals, poisoned waterways, and a president on record saying his preference was to "take the oil."

The Black Rain Over Tuapse: Ukraine's Oil War Comes at a Toxic Price

Tiredearth

02 May 2026

On the shores of the Black Sea, Ukraine's campaign to cripple Russia's energy revenues is creating an environmental catastrophe of recklessness—one that poisons the air, the soil, and the sea, with consequences that will long outlast any ceasefire.

Why Do Mayflies Fly in “Elevators”? An Unexpected Survival Strategy

Tiredearth

29 Apr 2026

A ‘Climate Control’ Strike? Allegations of Weather Manipulation in the Middle East

Tiredearth

29 Apr 2026

Global Priorities: Explosive Military Spending Shadows the Climate Emergency

Tiredearth

27 Apr 2026

While SIPRI reports confirm a tenth consecutive year of growth in global military spending, reaching a historic peak in 2025, environmental ambitions are losing momentum. Between the financing of a "war economy" and the sidelining of climate issues at diplomatic summits, the budgetary choices of major powers now appear to favor armed sovereignty over the ecological transition.

Earth Day 2026: A Tired Planet Under Fire!

Tiredearth

22 Apr 2026

World Earth Day: war reveals bitter and contradictory reality

Tiredearth

22 Apr 2026

Every year on April 22, Earth Day reminds us of the power we have to protect our planet and in 2026, that message feels more relevant than ever.

Iran’s Environment Chief Shina Ansari Accuses US, Israel of Ecocide in Official Complaint to UN

Tiredearth

20 Apr 2026

In a sharp condemnation, Dr. Shina Ansari, head of Iran's Environmental Protection Organization, has accused the United States and Israel of committing ecocide—a widespread environmental crime—on Iranian soil. Drawing on historical precedents, she asserted that the recent war against Iran constitutes a clear case of ecocide.

The Strait of Hormuz at the Heart of an Ecological Turning Point: Iran Imposes Environmental Fees on Ships

Tiredearth

19 Apr 2026

In an unprecedented development following military tensions in the Middle East, Iran's Supreme National Security Council has announced that all ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz will now be required to pay environmental fees.

Israel Labels Greta Thunberg the World's Second Most Dangerous 'Antisemite'

Tiredearth

18 Apr 2026

In a controversial report published by Israel's Ministry of Diaspora Affairs, Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has been branded the world's second most dangerous "antisemite," a position significantly ahead of notorious white nationalist Nick Fuentes. The Israeli government’s report, issued in mid-April 2026, sparked a backlash due to its apparent distortion of what constitutes antisemitism and its troubling attempt to suppress valid criticisms of Israel’s actions, particularly in Gaza.