A Perfect Storm for Soaring Food Prices Households worldwide are grappling with a dire question: How to prepare meals when staple ingredients have become unattainable luxuries? This alarming reality is the aftermath of the collision of three global events: the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the unpredictable effects of El Niño, and the ever-looming threat of climate change. Together, these factors […]
The striking statistics from “Wasteland” immediately capture our attention: by 2050, we could be looking at an additional 1.3 billion tonnes of waste each year. Contrary to the popular belief of a progressively sustainable future, the book paints a picture of a world moving in the opposite direction. A Mirror to Society “Waste is monstrous to look at because it […]
As wildfires surge across the UK, a recent report from the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) sounds the alarm, indicating that the country is “woefully underprepared” to address this burgeoning crisis, particularly in the face of climate change. Staggering Rise in Wildfires New government figures released this month sketch a troubling image: more than 44,000 wildfires were reported last year, marking […]
In a move that has taken many by surprise, UK water companies are advocating for a significant £156 increase in annual water bills by the end of this decade. This comes at a time when the country grapples with widespread sewage discharges and ever-climbing cost of living challenges. The companies argue that the rise is imperative to finance much-needed overhauls […]
Alaska, known for its vast, rugged landscapes, arctic terrains, and rich marine biodiversity, has been a beacon for many adventure-seekers and people looking to make a lucrative living from the plentiful waters. One such adventurer is Lane Bolich, a 20-year-old from rural Washington state who was drawn to the unbridled freedom and excitement that comes with being a fisher. However, […]
In the heart of the Brazilian Amazon, Luzineide Marques da Silva, a seasoned rubber tapper, is fighting not just for her livelihood but also for the preservation of a way of life deeply rooted in the serenity of the forest. This fight takes place in the iconic Chico Mendes Extractive Reserve, an area that bears the name and the legacy […]
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 […]