JAKARTA – Amid the cacophony of a waking city, sisters Janah and Jaroh, like many women in Jakarta’s northern Kalibaru neighborhood, stand on the rapidly receding coast, hoping for a favorable haul from the returning fishing boats. With the colossal silhouette of the New Priok Container Terminal One as a backdrop, their day-to-day struggles intertwine with the larger narrative of […]
Switzerland, the picturesque heart of Europe known for its snow-capped mountains, pristine lakes, and enchanting landscapes, is facing a chilling reality. A staggering 10% of its glaciers have disappeared in a mere two years, sounding alarm bells for climate scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. Swift and Unrelenting Glacier Loss Recent research spearheaded by the Swiss Academy of Sciences (SCNAT) and […]
In the shadows of the skyscrapers of Midtown Manhattan, passionate climate activists assembled, expressing their dismay. Their unified message: despite President Joe Biden’s strides in environmental reforms, he hasn’t delivered on halting oil and gas drilling on public lands. The Story of Lease 261 This drama unfolds around Lease 261, a vast 73 million-acre water tract in the Gulf of […]
In an alarming discovery, new research has revealed that rivers, once seen as symbols of purity and life, are now hotbeds for insidious environmental pollutants: microplastics. Vast quantities of these minute particles, often invisible to the naked eye, are either settling into riverbed sediments or being transported through the air along our planet’s major river systems. The Ganges Under Microscope […]
PARIS – In an ambitious push towards a greener France, President Emmanuel Macron has outlined a comprehensive climate strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030, aligning with the European Union target. However, as Macron ramps up efforts to cement France’s position as a forerunner in the global green transition, environmental activists argue that the measures might not […]
Amidst the climate upheavals of 2023, top climate researchers have sounded an urgent alarm: in the absence of significant climate initiatives, the astonishing weather anomalies we observe today may become the usual scenario in just a decade. Beyond Heatwaves: The Larger Picture This year’s heatwaves, wildfires, and deluges, although deeply concerning, represent merely an introduction to more intense events to […]
TULSA, OKLAHOMA – The sun begins its ascent over Tulsa, casting a golden hue over the city’s iconic skyline, a sight long synonymous with the nation’s vast fossil fuel reserves. But today, a new narrative is emerging from the shadows of oil derricks. The landscape is changing, quite literally, as wind turbines spin on the horizon and solar panels glisten, […]
The stage was set: On one side stood Bill Gates, tech magnate and vocal supporter of technology-driven climate solutions; on the other, Marc Benioff, co-founder of Salesforce and advocate for natural solutions like planting trees. The venue? Last week’s Climate Forward event. The Bone of Contention The central debate revolved around one simple, yet contentious, question: Can planting trees effectively […]
Across the vast and diverse landscapes of Africa, rivers have always played a pivotal role. They serve as lifelines for communities, ecosystems, and economies. However, a recent study by a group of international volunteers reveals that these vital waterways are undergoing alarming transformations due to climate change, with consequences that ripple across the continent. A Voyage of Discovery Earlier this […]
As global temperatures continue to rise, a new report by the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) paints a dire picture of the imminent consequences of climate change, underscoring that the next decade is pivotal if the world aims to avert an impending catastrophe. The comprehensive report cautions that Earth is on track to cross a critical threshold […]