The Tiny Architects of Our World

Rebecca Herbert

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

Tired Earth

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

Tired Earth

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

Tired Earth

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.