there is a good reason why not to support the Guardian

 Not everyone can afford to pay for news right now. That is why we keep our journalism – including our essential reporting on the natural world – open for everyone to read. Thank you for joining us today from Hong Kong.

But if you are able to, then there are three good reasons to support us today.

1. Daily environmental journalism is a powerful reminder of the damage being done to wildlife, plants and habitats – and the people impacted and displaced by our changing planet.

2. Independent journalism amplifies the latest science, data and studies, and puts pressure on policymakers and businesses to take action.

3. Our work foregrounds solutions that encourage the innovation and investment in new technologies that we so desperately need.

At the Guardian, we have environment reporters stationed globally. We have renounced advertising from fossil fuel companies and have significantly cut our own carbon emissions.

Help power the Guardian’s journalism for the years to come, whether with a small sum or a larger one. If you can, please support us on a monthly basis from just $2. It takes less than a minute to set up, and you can rest assured that you’re making a big impact every single month in support of open, independent journalism. Thank you.