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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
CREMONA, Italy — The persistent smog hovering over the tranquil landscapes of Italy’s Po Valley paints a picture of contradiction — the serene beauty of the region marred by one of the gravest environmental crises in Europe. For the residents of Crotta d’Adda, a small village nestled in the heart of the Po Valley, the past fortnight has been nothing […]
In a world grappling with the escalating impacts of climate change, small island nations, often bearing the brunt of rising sea levels, are turning to international law to plead their case for climate protection. On Monday, two island nations made history as they sought to redefine global responsibility for combating climate change at the International Tribunal for the Law of […]