From climate disasters to wonder and curiosity, these were the Voices.Earth stories that captured readers’ attention in 2025.
Each year, Voices.Earth readers look to us to help make sense of our planet, our impact on it, and the forces shaping its future. In 2025, the most read articles on Voices.Earth reflected a wide range of interests, from climate disasters and sustainability progress to curiosity driven explorations of Earth itself.
While some of these stories were published in earlier years, they continued to resonate deeply with readers throughout 2025. Together, they offer a powerful snapshot of what captured global attention and why these conversations matter for the future of our planet.
With that in mind, here are the top 10 Earth stories of 2025:
- #10: The Top 10 Earth Related Businesses in the World. This article looked at companies that are shaping sustainability across industries, from renewable energy to circular economies. It provided a snapshot of how business innovation can play a meaningful role in addressing environmental challenges. Read the full post here.
- #9: Germany’s Journey to a Plastic Free Future. This story examined Germany’s efforts to reduce plastic waste and what has worked so far. It explored policy choices, cultural shifts, and lessons that other countries could realistically adopt. Read the full post here.
- #8: Let’s Not Forget the Magic: Top 10 Reasons Why the Earth Is Amazing. Not every popular story focused on crisis. This piece reminded us why the planet is worth protecting by highlighting natural phenomena, biodiversity, and the quiet wonders that still exist all around us. Read the full post here.
- #7: Does the Earth Have a Heartbeat? This article explored whether the Earth has measurable natural rhythms and what scientists actually mean when they talk about planetary cycles, and whether or not it actually has a heartbeat. Read the full post here.
- #6: How the Paris 2024 Olympics Fared in Terms of Sustainability. Major global events leave a large footprint, and we examined the energy use, infrastructure, and environmental planning tied to the Paris Games. Read the full post here.
- #5: Earth Is Fighting Back: The Top 10 Climate Disasters in the Past Year. This blog post documented some of the most severe climate related disasters from around the world. It provided context for how extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and more costly. Read the full post here.
- #4: Video: Remembering the Big Blue Marble Classic PBS Children’s TV Show. This nostalgic story revisited a beloved educational program that helped introduce environmental awareness to a generation of children. It showcased how early media shaped how many of us first learned about the planet. Read the full post here.
- #3: The Top 10 Most Disastrous Hurricanes of All Time. This article offered historical perspective on hurricanes, comparing past storms by impact, scale, and loss. It aimed to help understand how today’s storms fit into a longer climate and weather history. Read the full post here.
- #2: Does ChatGPT Think the Earth Is Flat? This story explored how artificial intelligence handles scientific questions, misinformation, and basic facts about the planet. Thankfully, ChatGPT provided the correct answer to this ongoing conspiracy about our planet. Read the full post here.
- #1: The Top 10 Climate Catastrophes of 2025 So Far. This was the most read story of the year, tracking major climate events as they unfolded. Its popularity was likely due to the new climate disasters that unfolded throughout the year. Read the full post here.
As we mark ten years of the .earth domain, we are celebrating a global tribe of more than 40,000 organizations and individuals using the online world to push for accountability, transparency, and environmental responsibility. These stories reflect the questions people continue to ask about the planet and the growing need for trusted spaces to explore them.
We invite you to join the .earth domain anniversary promotion and become part of the global .earth domain tribe as we move into the next decade.
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