As our planet spins toward a dangerously warm future, these women are demonstrating that knowledge is power — and we can still make a difference.
Lack of Sleep Leads to Higher Risk of Heart Disease in Women
Women who experience inadequate hours of sleep can have up to a 75% increased risk of developing heart disease.
U.S. Olympic Athletes: Uniforms Put ‘Every Vulnerable Piece of Your Body on Display’
Nike unveiled its uniforms for U.S. athletes participating in the 2024 Summer Olympics. The women’s outfits leave little to the imagination.
Women Can’t Escape Pay Gaps, Even in Freelancing
With gig work on the rise, researchers found that male freelancers charged 26.4% more than female freelancers — a pretty significant pay gap.
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Women Can’t Escape Pay Gaps, Even in Freelancing
With gig work on the rise, researchers found that male freelancers charged 26.4% more than female freelancers — a pretty significant pay gap.
Swiss Women Win Landmark Climate Case
A 2,000-strong cohort of Swiss women sued their own government over its lack of action in combating climate change. The European Court of Human Rights ruled in their favor.
In Her New Book, a Women’s Health Expert Takes On a Broken Medical Industry
Dr. Sharon Malone breaks down the problems faced by women seeking healthcare in “Grown Woman Talk: Your Guide to Getting and Staying Healthy.”
After Tennis Retirement, Serena Williams Is Now Winning as an Investor
Serena Ventures, Williams’ venture capital fund, has invested in 14 companies that reached unicorn status.
March Madness Is Over, and It’s a Win For Women’s Sports
NCAA’s Final Four tournament between Iowa and Connecticut on Friday peaked at 17 million views, which is the highest audience for any basketball game on record.
They Almost Died Without Abortion Access. Now, They’re Campaigning for Biden
Women who nearly died due to abortion restrictions are supporting President Joe Biden’s reelection. Meanwhile, Donald Trump says abortion laws should be left up to states.
Podcast
Meet Mary Claire Haver, a Top Menopause Influencer
Thanks to party music and dance memes, this OB-GYN is reducing menopause stigma and imparting science-backed tips. Listen to our 12-minute podcast.
Celebrating Earth Month
Our latest videos feature entrepreneurial women addressing climate change.
Making ‘Climate Candy’ From Upcycled Fruits and Veggies
Amy Keller, whose family sells the famous Dum Dum lollipops, makes fruit chews from misshapen produce. The goal is to reduce food waste.
Harvesting Amaranth, a Superfood of Indigenous Agriculture
The farming collective Qachuu Aloom shares ancestral knowledge of growing this ancient grain, a climate-resilient crop.
How an Organic Farm Hopes to Heal the Land
In Rhode Island, Rachael Slattery and Ben Coerper of Wild Harmony Farm use regenerative agriculture techniques to restore soil health.
In Vertical Farming, the Sky’s the Limit
Nona Yehia of Vertical Harvest went “tall” to grow lettuces and microgreens using greenhouse methods and optimizing natural light.
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As Great Salt Lake Dries, Dust Is New Danger
In Utah, Kerry Kelly is developing low-cost sensors to monitor air quality. Dust from the now-exposed lakebed can contain arsenic, lead and mercury. Watch our award-winning video.
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Her Stories, Her Words
We ask women entrepreneurs to share their startup experience via our 1,000+ Stories Project. Think about sharing yours!
6 Entrepreneurs with Eco-Friendly Apparel Lines to Celebrate this Earth Day
From bags made out of upcycled ski pants, to socks made out of recycled plastic water bottles – these CEOs are making fashion green.
A Subscription Book Club for Bilingual Kids
Hera Li, founder of Curio, is on a mission to provide children with books that will nurture a love of reading in numerous languages.
Her Venues Are Ideal for Nature-Lovers’ Nuptials
Mandi Young operates two wedding venues in Missouri that combine nature, mid-century design – and her keen attention to detail.
Meet Mary Claire Haver, a Top Menopause Influencer
Thanks to party music and dance memes, this OB-GYN is reducing menopause stigma and imparting science-backed tips. Listen to our 12-minute podcast.
A Seaweed Startup in Maine’s Chilly Waters
Atlantic Sea Farms works with lobstermen to farm kelp in the winter months. It’s a superfood that’s climate-friendly, too. Listen to our 10-minute podcast.
Our Podcast Featuring Judy Woodruff, Acclaimed Journalist
In this podcast episode, we talk to the longtime PBS NewsHour host about her career and next steps.
Listen to ‘Savoring Indigenous Cuisine’
In this podcast episode, we visit the award-winning Owamni Restaurant in Minneapolis, which serves up Native foods on its decolonized menu.
Women In Science
We’ve awarded $5,000 grants to soil scientists working to improve the health of one of the most overlooked resources on Earth.
Meet the Winners of Our 2023 Women In Science Incentive Prize
These soil scientists aim to improve the health of one of the most overlooked resources on Earth – and we’re awarding $5,000 grants to support them.
Bringing Soil Health to Indigenous Communities
Scientist Lydia Jennings is leading an effort to improve Native lands traversed by gas pipelines and scarred by mining.
Dreaming of a Mobile Soil Lab for New York’s Most Vulnerable Neighborhoods
Scientist S. Perl Egendorf aims to bring STEM skills and soil expertise to urban communities that need it the most.
Why This Scientist Studies Soil, the ‘Thin Veneer’ Upon Which Life Depends
Claudia Christine Avila brings her Mexican-American roots to her research – and believes cultural appreciation for land makes a difference.
When Salt Encroaches Upon Farmers’ Fields
In North Carolina, Julia Janson is researching the impact of rising sea levels on soil and helping multigenerational farming families adjust to changing times.
Her Startup Aims to Revolutionize Soil Health
In Kansas, Elizabeth Koziol has turned a fondness for fungus into a thriving business, MycoBloom.
Afghan Women: ‘We Are Not Fragile’
We speak to women who fled Afghanistan – as well as some who are still there. Our goal is to give Afghan women visibility at a time when the Taliban seeks to erase them from public life.
The Israeli-American Journalist Who Led an Escape Mission
Danna Harman didn’t have any tools or resources, but she knew she had to do something to help the Afghan girls who reached out to her.
The Aspiring Journalist Following in the Footsteps of Her Father
Marwa Dashty’s father, a well-known journalist, was killed after the Taliban took over. Now, the 20-year-old wants to continue his legacy by becoming a journalist herself.
The Teacher Who Chose to Stay Behind
When Munireh’s father first received news of the Taliban takeover, he sent all the women in the family to Iran – but she refused to leave Afghanistan.
The Pop Star Whose Fan Helped Her Get Out
After Shakiba Teimori showed her long, flowing hair on television, it was as if she were exiled. And then she fled for real.
The Judge Who Escaped: ‘We Lost All of Our Achievement’
Since the Taliban’s return to power, women judges – who once dared to sentence men for their crimes – have been forced into hiding. We spoke to one whose identity we are protecting.
The Founder of Afghanistan’s First All-Girls Coding School
Fereshteh Forough opened Afghanistan’s first coding school for girls and women – but the Taliban’s ban on education prevents students from learning in-person.
The Mobile App Developer Secretly Working Online
Parima hides the fact that she works remotely, as many of her neighbors in Afghanistan don’t believe women should have jobs.
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Making ‘Climate Candy’ From Upcycled Fruits and Veggies
Amy Keller, whose family sells the famous Dum Dum lollipops, makes fruit chews from misshapen produce. The goal is to reduce food waste.
How an Organic Farm Hopes to Heal the Land
In Rhode Island, Rachael Slattery and Ben Coerper of Wild Harmony Farm use regenerative agriculture techniques to restore soil health.
A Native-Owned Brewery Inspired by the Southwest
In New Mexico, Shyla Sheppard and Missy Begay are making craft beers with traditional Indigenous ingredients.
As Great Salt Lake Dries, Dust Is New Danger
In Utah, Kerry Kelly is developing low-cost sensors to monitor air quality. Dust from the now-exposed lakebed can contain arsenic, lead and mercury. Watch our award-winning video.