A recent study conducted by the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency has ignited hopes of using seaweed as a cow feed additive to drastically reduce methane emissions. The report, focusing on innovative ways to combat climate change, has found promise in the likes of red algae and 3-nitrooxypropanol (3-NOP) to serve this purpose. The Seaweed Solution Researchers have identified that feeding […]
Over the past half a decade, climatic upheavals have led to an alarming 43 million children being displaced from their homes. This distressing statistic amounts to about 20,000 child relocations daily, based on the latest findings from Unicef and the IDMC. The Elements and the Innocents From 2016 to 2021, the main perpetrators of this crisis were floods and storms, […]
Recent research indicates a glimmer of hope for sea turtle species in the Coral Sea’s Conflict Islands. Notwithstanding the alarming trend of global heating leading to a predominant feminization of sea turtles, the Conflict Islands report an almost balanced gender ratio for newly hatched green and hawksbill turtles. The Crucial Role of Temperature Sea turtles, known to be highly sensitive […]
NAIROBI — The first-ever African Climate Summit has commenced, heralded by more than a dozen African leaders assembling to make a clarion call for fairer global responsibilities and adequate financing to combat climate change—a problem which, ironically, Africa contributes the least to. Seeking a Stronger Voice Initiated by Kenyan President William Ruto’s administration in collaboration with the African Union, the […]
GANGTOK – As the relentless rains beat down on the northeastern state of Sikkim, Lhonak Lake, a glacial reservoir, could no longer contain its waters, causing massive flooding. The aftermath is devastating: at least 10 lives lost, 82 people missing, including 23 army personnel. This catastrophe is not just a tragic event but an indicator of the bigger climate challenges […]
Australia has made a decisive move back into the global climate frontlines, marking its return to the Green Climate Fund (GCF). As the world’s largest climate-specific fund, the GCF plays a monumental role in aiding countries that bear the harshest brunt of climate change. This development precedes the GCF donor conference slated in Bonn, Germany. Historical Context: Established in the […]
SITAKUNDA, BANGLADESH — A disturbing revelation has been made by Human Rights Watch (HRW), accusing European maritime companies of discarding old ships on Bangladeshi shores. This practice, carried out under perilous conditions, has reportedly claimed the lives of several workers tasked with dismantling these massive vessels. Shipbreaking: A Dangerous Affair Sitakunda beaches, located in southeastern Bangladesh, have become a global […]
TEFE, BRAZIL — An alarming discovery in the tributaries of the Amazon River has thrown light on the growing ecological disaster in the region. Over the past week, 120 carcasses of river dolphins have been found, sparking concerns over the survival of these unique mammals, and pointing to the broader issue of climate change and its disastrous impacts on freshwater […]
The prolonged absence of a dedicated post-Brexit environmental watchdog for Wales has come under sharp criticism from influential Senedd members. Their primary concern revolves around the Welsh government’s perceived inadequacy in addressing pivotal environmental issues, such as alarming sewage spills. “Unforgivable Failure” Leading voices within the Senedd have highlighted the urgency of instituting an environmental body before the ensuing Senedd […]
The ongoing political impasse at Stormont has now impacted Northern Ireland’s environmental trajectory, resulting in the postponement of the region’s first Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP). The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Daera) has cited the deadlock as the principal reason behind this deferral in its communication to the UK’s environmental watchdog, the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP). Anticipated […]