Florida — The usually sunny and clear Florida skies were cloaked in a hazy blanket on Tuesday as smoke from Canada’s raging wildfires traveled thousands of miles to affect the state’s air quality. This latest development underscores the vast and interconnected impacts of environmental conditions, even when they originate far away. Historic Wildfire Season in Canada The wildfire season in […]
In a stark revelation, global September temperatures have set an alarming new record, further highlighting the escalating climate change crisis the world currently grapples with. Data released by the EU climate service, the Copernicus Climate Change Service, underscores the urgency for collective action as September temperatures surpass previous highs, drawing attention to our rapidly heating planet. Breaking the Thermometer Last […]
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 […]
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 […]