The world is facing some of the biggest challenges it has ever encountered.

With natural disasters, soil contamination and loss of animal biodiversity, it can be hard to have hope for the future. Enter engineers! For thousands of years, engineers have been working on solutions to keep our planet clean.

Why Earth Needs Engineers explores the birth of environmental engineering and how engineers provide innovations for a healthier planet. Engineers all over the world are working to create renewable energy, provide clean modes of transportation, minimize the effects of the climate crisis, and explore space for the benefit of future generations. The solutions are there, so let’s engineer a greener future together!