The Security of Energy, The Future of Environment
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Global Wind Day is a worldwide event that occurs annually on 15 June for celebrating the success of wind energy.
Protecting Ozone; Saving human Life, Respecting Planet
Every year on 16 September the people from all over the world are supposed to gather around in Montreal and attend some seminars.
Wetlands; The Earth’s Kidneys
World Wetlands Day is held every year on the 2nd of February to raise global awareness on the value of wetlands for humanity and the planet.
Water; Absolutely Essential Element for Our Planet
International World Water Day is celebrated every year on 22 March, it is about focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater
Some Must-know Things About Greta Thunberg
Whether you agree with her or not, there is no doubt that Swedish Greta Tunberg is the teen everyone’s talking about right now.
The Cradle of School Strike
It all started in August 2018, when 15-year-old Greta Thunberg decided she would not be going back to school.
CLIMATE CHANGE AND MENTAL HEALTH: LESSONS FOR NIGERIA
In 2018, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) reported that over 1.9 million Nigerians were affected by severe flooding that ravaged 103 Local Government Areas across 10 states in
Unprecedented Global Strike; A New Epidemic Movement
As countries all around the world woke up, the action spreads.
World Environment Day; How to Beat Air Pollution?
World Environment Day is held on Wednesday June 5th 2019, and is on June 5th every year.
Let’s Grow our Future by Fighting Drought and Desertification
The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed every year to promote public awareness of international efforts to combat desertification.
May 24th school strike in Uganda
Ugandan kids are another part of what is happening worldwide as an epidemic movement.
Violence, Environment, and the Nigerian Question
Nigeria is the most populous country in the whole of Africa, seventh most populous in the world, and after China and India, it has the largest youth population on earth.
Climate Change: A Walk Through the Sahel
At ten minutes per kilometer, a walk across the width – from the extreme north of Senegal to the core east of Eritrea – of the Sahel will take about 42 days.
WE ARE IN CRISIS; MESSAGE FROM UGANDA'S STUDENTS
Fridays4FutureU– inspired by Greta Thunberg– is leading the sudden boom of the growing youth Climate Action movement in Uganda.
What would Brexit mean for the UK environment?
Since the UK joined the EU in 1973, its approach to environmental policy-making has been profoundly shaped by processes of Europeanisation.
Role of Education for Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change
Education will play a huge role in changing mind-sets and how we approach the solution.
Documents show UK government exceeding EU environmental limits
According to some reports, there is a potential risk that the UK’s environmental protections will be reduced after Brexit.
After 32 Years, Protecting the Ozone Layer Is Still a Top Priority
The ozone layer, a fragile shield of gas, protects the Earth from the harmful portion of the rays of the sun, thus helping preserve life on the planet.
Is Brexit Creating A New Toxic Air-Zone?
Most of our laws in the UK relating to public health, occupational health and the environment are based on EU Directives.
Is There Any Relationship Between ‘Eco-Anxiety’ And Climate Change?
The World Health Organization considers climate change as “the huge threat to global health in the 21st Century”.
Greenland's Massive Ice Melting and Its Consequences
The Greenland Ice Sheet is a vast body of ice covering roughly 80% of the surface of Greenland. It is the second largest ice body in the world, after the Antarctic Ice Sheet.
How Human Rights Are Related to the Environment?
Climate change is one of the greatest threats to human rights of our generation, posing a serious risk to the fundamental rights to life, health, food and an adequate standard of living of in
Overpopulation; the Biggest Challenge Facing Our Planet
Overpopulation is one of the biggest challenges humanity is facing and threatens the near future of the planet in economic, environmental and social terms.
Climate Change: Artistes Can Save the World
Science says it is still possible to save the world, but politicians undoubtedly dread the economic pathway saving the world requires.
Nuclear explained
Nuclear power and the environment
Analyzing the Impacts of Climate Change on Environmental Migration
Indigenous peoples are often the worst affected by climate change and come on top of a long history of discrimination and the legacy of colonization.
What is a carbon footprint?
You can't control everything, but being conscious of your carbon footprint helps.
New geochemical tool reveals origin of Earth's nitrogen.
Researchers have used a new geochemical tool to shed light on the origin of nitrogen and other volatile elements on Earth, which may also prove useful as a way to monitor the activity of volc
New Trump Nuclear Plan Favors Uranium Mining Bordering the Grand Canyon
The administration, seeking to restore America’s “competitive nuclear advantage,” also wants to create a $150 million uranium reserve in the coming decade.
COVID-19 is a dress rehearsal for entrepreneurial approaches to climate change
successful environmental entrepreneurs tend to see themselves as both environmentalists and business-people.
One billion people will live in insufferable heat within 50 years
Human cost of climate crisis will hit harder and sooner than previously believed, research reveals
Project seeks 4D view of Earth's mantle
Some of the most sophisticated models of the Earth's interior ever constructed will be produced in a new project led from Cardiff University.
Climate change: Scientists fear car surge will see CO2 rebound
Daily global emissions of CO2 fell by 17% at the peak of the shutdown because of measures taken by governments in response to Covid-19, say scientists.
Climate change increases migration at the expense of the poor
When a climate event was announced, the number of migrants also increased in equilibrium beyond pure poverty migration.
For indigenous protesters, defending the environment can be fatal
These are some of the most prominent examples of violence faced by environmental activists in recent years
Why 'I can't breathe' is resonating with environmental justice activists
Elevating racial justice issues within the environmental movement has been a struggle even though black communities are the most at risk from climate change.
Why Is the South Pole Warming So Quickly? It’s Complicated
Much of the warming is linked to natural climate cycles happening thousands of miles away in the tropics.
Climate Change: What does Islam say about climate change and climate action?
Muslims already have an environmentalist framework to follow. It is set in Islam.
Turning to faiths to save the planet. How religions shape environmental movement in Indonesia
Religions and religious leaders are actively voicing out impacts of climate change, alongside with scientists and youth movement.
Eight Climate Change Themed Digital Art Shows for the Very First International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies Day
It has been an unprecedented year which started with raging wildfires in Australia that pushed CO2 levels to 26 times higher than acceptable levels.
PREDICTING THE FUTURE OF PLASTIC POLLUTION AND WHY CLEANUP IS PART OF THE SOLUTION
Plastic pollution continues to have a global impact on our ecosystems, health, and economies. Because of the scale of the issue, there is still much to learn about the impacts of plastic poll
Acknowledging the True Cost of Climate Change on World Patient Safety Day
The current high levels of air pollution around the world has contributed to increased rates of chronic respiratory disease and impaired lung function in people of all ages.
Why don’t we treat the climate crisis with the same urgency as coronavirus?
it is a global emergency that has already killed on a mass scale and threatens to send millions more to early graves
Recycling still the most effective waste disposal method, report finds
Report for UK government refutes persistent claims that recycling is a waste of time, calls for better facilities and an increase in incineration
How our warmer oceans are contributing to climate breakdown
A more stable ocean sounds idyllic, but it creates a dangerous feedback loop for our warming planet
Venus was once Earth-like, but climate change made it uninhabitable
The planet Venus once likely had surface temperatures similar to present-day Earth, recent modelling has revealed.
The world is on track to warm by 3 degrees Celsius
Greenhouse gas emissions reached a new high last year, putting us on track for an average temperature rise of 3 degrees Celsius.
Human-Made Stuff Now Outweighs All Life on Earth
The sheer scale of buildings, infrastructure and other anthropogenic objects underscores our impact on the planet
One Year After Declaring Climate Emergency, Scientists Push for 'Massive-Scale Mobilization'
One year after over 11,000 scientists from 153 countries came together to declare a climate emergency and urge ambitious action
Warming already baked in will blow past climate goals, study finds
A study in the journal Nature Climate Change figures the carbon pollution already put in the air will push global temperatures to about 2.3 degrees Celsius
Globalization: The Problem or Part of the Solution
For Tony Blair it is 'inevitable and irresistible'. To deny it, says Nelson Mandela, is 'like saying I do not recognize winter.
CAS2021 - The First Global Climate Action Summit for a Recovery From Covid-19
The global COVID-19 pandemic came as a dramatic wake-up call of the importance of Climate Change for our daily lives and economies.
Globalization: The Problem or Part of the Solution (2)
Globalization has a wide-range of effects; negative and positive.
A new challenge COVID-19 : Stay safe and protect the environment
COVID-19 is a massive global economic and health calamity causing social and economic disruption at an unprecedented scale.
Female Scientists at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19
The 6th International Day of Women and Girls in Science Assembly, is celebrated internationally to raise awareness on the issue celebrating women’s excellence in science.
Environmental Education Symposium on UN’s SDGs
(EEC) which is a cooperative that serves San Bernardino & Riverside counties in the inland region of Southern California, USA
The disposable mask: towards a new ecological disaster?
We must promote local initiatives, multiply targeted awareness and information campaigns on the pollution of disposable masks, support them with solutions supplementing the distribution of ma
Increased Medical Waste in the Times of Corona
During the pandemic, single use personal protective equipment (PPE) has driven increased plastic pollution. The WHO has requested a 40% escalation of disposable PPE production.
New versions of pollution
Global warming now is a burning question, the Earth is going to be wormed rapidly due to emissions of greenhouse gases, air is getting pollution and the Earth is facing many problems.
Twelve Digital Art Shows for a Sustainable Green Recovery
We have a chance to not simply reset the world economy but to transform it
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Tired Earth's #Maskuary Campaign
The COVID-19 outbreak has increased the use of disposable personal protective hygiene equipment, and the common feature of these equipment is the plastic it contains.
Celebrating World Wildlife & Forest Days
The 2021 World Wildlife Day to be held on March 3, 2021 and World Forest Day on March 21, 2021 celebrates and raises awareness of the “Forests and livelihoods: sustaining people and planet” w
Pfizer: The bright and the dark side
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine is looking 90% effective. Did not provide any more details and cautioned that the initial protection rate might change by the time the study ends.
International study: Humans accelerate the change of biodiversity
Humans have significantly altered biodiversity in all climate zones of the Earth. This has been shown by a study published in "Science".
What on Earth is COP26?
You will be hearing a lot in the run up to COP26 in November. But what exactly is it? In this blog I will explain all in as few words as possible.
Will the top CO2 emitters change their ways? And if not, who is going to save the day?
Bottom line, we are asking these companies, many of them fossil fuel behemoths to forget their bottom line, and also their top line. Companies might talk about serving a human purpose, like m
Carbon’s Impact on the Largest Desert of the World
Celebrated annually on June 17, the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought has a theme of turning degraded land into healthy land. Because nearly three quarters of the Earth’s ice-
Biden brings new momentum to global climate change agenda
US President Joe Biden is serious about addressing climate change.
Who is CO2zilla, and what can I do to stop it? What should I do?
We have read the articles, “6 things you can do for the climate,” or “10 ways to reduce your impact,” or the Conservative “They are coming for our burgers.” The ideas are pretty standard, do
E-bikes are good for the environment and for you too
Global warming is a severe problem affecting the environment worldwide, primarily due to the excessive consumption of fossil fuels for transportation, which accounts for a fifth of global car
What is ‘degrowth’ and how can it fight climate change?
There’s no other way to put it—as climate change envelops more and more of our daily lives, we are going to have to change the way we live. That will mean prepping for weirder weather, shifti
Celebrating World Water Week with Sustainable Development Goals
Oceans contribute to poverty eradication, sustained economic growth and food security. However, the benefits they provide are increasingly undermined by human activities.
Science Art and Justice in The Time of Corona
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is holding its 76th annual meeting between September 14-30 to bring countries together at a critical time for marshalling collective action to tack
A JOINT MESSAGE FOR THE PROTECTION OF CREATION
September is celebrated by many Christians as the Season of Creation, an opportunity to pray and care for God’s creation. As world leaders prepare to meet in November at Glasgow to deliberate
#UrbanOctober
This year #UrbanOctober focuses on the climate crisis which is also the theme of UN-Habitat’s campaign ClimateAction4Cities.
Reducing emissions - benefits for both the environment and business
The pandemic has doubled and even tripled the volume of disposable plastics in several countries around the world.
About COP26: Who wants to change key climate reports by lobbying?
How countries are trying to change a crucial scientific report on how to tackle climate change.
The leading young environmental activists and social media
Social networks have become a fundamental tool for the young people of the XXI century and they are using it in an exemplary way to act in the face of one of the greatest threats that humanit
Science Based Green Recovery at the COP26
Selva Ozelli’s digital solo art show "Art in the Time of Corona 7 - Recovery Roses" is part of her series of art shows exploring the links between pollution and the pandemic.
Hydrogen for a stronger economy and cleaner environment
Frank Wolak, President and CEO of the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association – argues that when it comes to a stronger economy and a cleaner environment – hydrogen brings it all together
How to really reduce the co2 emissions of the atmosphere?
We still have an opportunity to reduce CO2 emissions from the atmosphere. This is not as difficult as it sounds. Here are some reflections, questions and answers that will help us solve the p
Empathy and the environment
An evolution to a cleaner, greener world requires not only the activism of youth, but also the wisdom of age and the leadership of a Lincoln or Roosevelt to address the concerns of those adve
The Earth Strikes Back
Fifty-five million years ago, the Earth took a fever. Somehow, 12,000 billion tonnes of carbon escaped into the atmosphere – and global temperatures soared by 5-8 degrees Celsius over the nex
Plan E: A climate-centred security strategy?
The underpinning strategic logic behind PLAN E is for nations to undertake a pivot in their threat posture, at the level of grand strategy. Coherent grand strategy means that all arms of Gove
It is time for the local to determine the Global
Researcher Johan Rockström established in 2009 the planetary boundaries for humanity to continue to develop and prosper in following generations.
Cryptocurrency mining has a huge carbon footprint. Here’s what experts think we should do about it.
As currencies like bitcoin and dogecoin make digital currency as valid a form of payment as the U.S. dollar and euro, experts seek new environmentally-friendly solutions to the massive amount
Postpone the SDGs?
It is clear that the global goals that we as a society have set for ourselves are not being achieved in time. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic; we have not stopped our mission, however the stati
How Climate Change Will Affect Plants
We human beings need plants for our survival. Everything we eat consists of plants or animals that depend on plants somewhere along the food chain.
Corals doomed even if global climate goals met: study
Coral reefs that anchor a quarter of marine wildlife and the livelihoods of more than half-a-billion people will most likely be wiped out even if global warming is capped within Paris climate
Forests are key in tackling climate crisis
'Without the forest cover we have now, the planet would be hotter and the weather more extreme'
The climate crisis is unfair
We, as society, must fight back climate change and it has to be a priority.
Stockholm+50
A healthy planet for the prosperity of all – our responsibility, our opportunity
Limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius would reduce risks to humans by up to 85%
New research led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) quantifies the benefits of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius and identifies the hotspot regions for climate change risk in
Up to Their Necks in Water: Asian Island Countries Facing the Problem of Climate Change
In many regions, changing precipitation or melting snow and ice are altering hydrological systems.
As Boris exits stage left, climate skeptics fight for the top U.K. job
Almost half of the 27-country European Union is under drought warnings.
Justice in The Age of Climate Change
The injustice lies in the fact that those who will suffer the greatest consequences of this crisis are those who have contributed the least to its aggravation.
The radicals of Just Stop Oil ?
Climate change is a problem of global governance and we should all raise our voices against this situation, because it goes against the respect of the biophysical limits of the planet.
Historical construction of climate justice
The world's development model has always been against the preservation of natural resources, using them as infinite goods.
In COP27? Let us reflect on the causes of climate change
The greenhouse gases absorbing energy as heat is called the Greenhouse Effect. It mirrors the plants grown inside a greenhouse in winter.
Developing Countries Secure New Fund at The COP27
“Every increment of global warming matters to save lives and livelihoods, and therefore critical to keep global temperatures below the 1.5oc degrees limit.”
Climate Action and concepts necessary for its understanding
Climate action is decisive because it indicates that we can mobilize for a common good that will affect future generations.
The climate crisis: A threat to human rights
Humanity is characterized by knowing its responsibilities and its individual and collective rights, but there is a certain lack of knowledge about the effects of climate change on human right
Humans, Science and Nature: 12 quotes for 12 months for 2023 on climate change
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Climate justice, a paradigm for protecting the planet
The 1972 Stockholm Conference established the recognition of a "right to the environment combined with the defense of human rights".
Climate Colonialism: The New Face of Power Abuse
We need to learn from the mistakes of the past, where solutions to climate change have often benefited only a few and harmed many others.
The Fossil Fuel-Based Growth Model: An Obsolete Economic Relic
It's time to abandon our fossil fuel-based economic growth model and adopt a degrowth and green growth approach.
Burning Roses & Reefs Art Shows at the London Climate Action Week
Artist Selva Ozelli launches her burning roses and reef themed art shows at the London Climate Action Week.
Overpopulation Theories: A Threat to Human Rights?
The issue isn't simply how many people there are, but how we consume and distribute resources.
Climate Racism: Social Inequalities in the Age of Climate Change
The unbalanced distribution of essential resources such as clean water, food, and clean energy can adversely affect marginalized and racially discriminated communities.
UNESCO Piraeus and Islands Tells the Story of Climate Change with Impact
The silence of the eye speaks in the song of the bird.
Carbon Footprint and Climate Shadow: A Holistic Perspective to Face the Climate Crisis
The path towards a sustainable life may seem overwhelming, but every little action counts.
Strategies for Mobilising Individuals in the Fight Against Climate Change
The creation of sustainable communities and ecological groups in schools and local communities is a crucial step towards building a greener society.
Creating Resilient and Sustainable Technologies – COP28 UAE TechSprint
Combating climate change is more urgent than ever. It calls for a profound change in the way economies operate and grow.
Climate Change vs. Heart and Lung Health: The Causes and Effects (Part 1)
The climate crisis is taking the world over. It has repercussions in a variety of areas, and one is human health, including the heart and the lungs.
Eco-Demagogy: Unmasking Green Hypocrisy
Eco-Demagogy reminds us that without significant political and structural transformation, individual actions, although important, will be insufficient to face the environmental crisis.
Tackling the Impact of Climate Change for All at COP28
Climate change creates severe pressure and risks for the food, agricultural, and water systems that ensure well-being.
Maghreb farmers embrace drones to fight climate change
Resorting to modern technologies in the sector of agriculture has become inevitable.
Climate Resilience in Ancient Architecture: Lessons for Modern Design
Marrying ancient wisdom with modern technology and building codes presents many challenges and opportunities.
Don’t Let Climate Change Interrupt the Opera
The climate and ecological crisis threaten everything on our planet, including opera.
“Group of Friends of Culture-Based Climate Action” Launched at COP 28
At COP28 participants unanimously adopted the Emirates Declaration on Culture-Based Climate Action.
The Carbon Cost of Smartphones
In the UK, each person's daily activities contribute to a carbon footprint equivalent to burning 40 pounds of coal.
The Historic and Enigmatic COP 28
Families and communities are already dealing with the very real impacts of extreme weather and as climate change gets more severe, those needs will grow exponentially.
Climate change vs. heart and lung health: the solutions (Part 2)
Acting with better understanding of the effects of climate change is important for the health of our heart and lungs.
From Oil to Renewables: The UAE's Green Energy Transition
Dubai's Sustainable City, a pioneering project, aims to be a net-zero energy community.
Meet the Desert
What if water could talk?
How to make your life greener in 2024
People all around the world traditionally use their new year to embark on a change in lifestyle.
Empowering Young Minds: Students as Agents of Change in Climate Education
Climate literacy is crucial in today's world, and integrating it into school curricula can have profound benefits for both students and society as a whole.
Unveiling Climate Colonialism
The ongoing extraction of resources in developing countries by wealthier nations exacerbates these regions' vulnerability to climate change and environmental degradation.
World’s Temperature Reaches 1.52°C
Culture, including arts, heritage and the creative industries, empowers people to imagine and realize a low-carbon, just, climate resilient future.
Contemporary Art and Environment
The creation of innovative expressive prolongations that are directly related to human activity in the natural space signifies new starting points for connecting Human’s presence with the Nat
Combustion engine ban least popular climate policy in Germany, France, Poland, survey shows
The EU’s 2035 ban on new cars with internal combustion engines is the least popular climate protection measure in Germany, France, and Poland, even among voters of centre-left parties, a new
Carbon markets
The Kyoto Protocol on climate change is an international agreement aimed at reducing emissions of global warming gases.
Climate emissions from air travel 50 per cent higher than reported
A new study that looked at nearly 40 million flights in 2019 was able to calculate the greenhouse gas emissions from air travel for nearly every country on the planet. At 911 million tonnes,
Slap in the Face of the Planet Back in the Day
However, we regret to inform you that the Swiss Bilateral Technical Cooperation (COSUDE) left Ecuador in 2009; therefore, since then, this Embassy does not have the financial or personnel res
Saturated soils could impact survival of young trees planted to address climate change
New research has looked into the potential effects of increased rainfall in regions being earmarked for expansion of temperate rainforests.
The Disappearance of Venezuela's Humboldt Glacier: A Mirror of Global Climate Change
The Humboldt Glacier, located on Pico Humboldt in the Mérida state of Venezuela, represents a dramatic case of climate change's impact on glaciers.
GLOBAL INITIATIVES: International School of Nice Student Champion DEIB Principles and Ocean Advocacy Ahead of UN Ocean Conference 2025
ISN is a proud member of Globeducate, who has developed a Global Agenda and formed partnerships with internationally recognised change-makers, with the aim of fulfilling their mission to addr
Cape Verde bearing the brunt of the effects of climate change
Cabo Verde, an archipelago of ten islands, nine of which are inhabited, is a Small Island Developing State (SIDS) in West Africa. It is increasingly bearing the brunt of the effects of climat
Unfulfilled Promises
Since 1979 when the 1st World Climate Conference was held in Geneva, convened by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), until the last COP-28 in Dubai in 2023, discussions have been hel
Debunking eight common myths about climate change
The world is warming at a record pace, with unseasonable heat baking nearly every continent on Earth.
International School of Nice (ISN) Joins Forces with Nice Climate Summit 2024
The path to sustainability and global citizenship is a collective journey that demands our unified efforts.
How climate change is shaping the UK election landscape
The manifestos are in, and UK voters face clear blue water when it comes to climate action at the General Election.
Emissions increase as climate disaster intensifies
CEOs state outright that profit must come first, even as this year’s deadly heat waves providing worrying evidence of the rising climate emergency, reports John Clarke
Climate change is linked to a global surge in dengue cases including in Americas, Europe
An estimated 9 million cases have been reported across the world till date; WHO says not all countries are reporting all cases
Humanity: development, an uncertain future and opportunities for change
According to recent research, the oldest wooden wheel ever found comes from Ljubljana, Slovenia. It is a wheel from the year 3200 B.C. around the same time that wheels were used to transport
UN climate fund axes Nicaragua forest project over human rights concerns
In its first such move, the Green Climate Fund has pulled out of a project after developers failed to address environmental and social compliance issues
The Cost Of Climate Change Has Arrived At Our Doorsteps
You might not think Trump’s ask for a billion dollar donation from oil executives in return for a promise to scrap Biden’s climate policies has anything to do with major insurers like Allstat
Climate Change Drives Species Relocation, Challenging Policy-Makers
Did you know that while 59% of species are moving towards cooler environments due to climate change, 41% either stay put or shift to unexpected areas, suggesting that temperature isn't the on
In French snap elections, parties are overlooking the climate change nightmare
If you look at the big picture, despair is only allowed for a short moment. Then we must go back to work and continue the fight because hope is the strongest bond shared by all humanity, Adel
Extreme heat waves broiling the planet in 2024 aren’t normal: How climate change is heating up weather around the world
Less than a month into summer 2024, the vast majority of the U.S. population has already experienced an extreme heat wave. Millions of people were under heat warnings across the western U.S.
How cities can use AI to adapt to climate change
Among other things, the researchers developed an AI-based model capable of depicting thermal stress on a small scale and over several decades.
Ingredients in peril due to climate change
As global temperatures shift and weather events devastate agricultural land, some ingredients and crops are in jeopardy. One expert shares advice.
The Olympics are part of a push to “green” sports. Here’s why that’s important
With the right planning, major sports events like the Olympics and Football World Cup can serve as a shining example of how humanity can live in harmony with nature.
Alliances against climate change
Jama is a coastal canton in the province of Manabi, Ecuador with an area of 575 km2, its coasts are bathed by the Pacific Ocean and an extensive ancestral history where one of the most import
‘Humanity is failing’: official report warns our chance to save the Great Barrier Reef is fast closing
Unless humanity takes dramatic action to halt climate change, we will lose the beautiful, complex reefs that have existed on Earth for millennia.
Environmental Education: An Essential Requirement for a Sustainable Future
Schools represent the ideal place to start this process. School curricula have the capacity to incorporate climate change as a central and interdisciplinary topic.
Transport choices can make a significant difference for climate change, researchers find
It will be very hard to reach zero emissions in the transport sector in a timely fashion.
EPA Releases Clean Air Progress Report Ahead of World Clean Air Days
This article is part of a series of articles written for Tired Earth during September about the historic Climate Week NYC September 22-29 (CWNYC) that is celebrated New York State wide for wi
Climate Denial in American Politics: #ClimateBrawl
Climate Denial in American Politics is a detailed examination of the rise within American politics of climate denialism, the counter movement which challenges the accepted science of climate
What Is the White Gold of the Fourth Industrial Revolution?
From the smartphones we hold in our hands to laptops, fitness smartwatches, and even the growingly popular electric cars, all these seem to rely on a material in their batteries called lithiu
Where Are the Main Lithium Deposits in The World?
Currently, China is leading at all stages of the electric vehicle production chain.
The Oil of The 21st Century: Extraction and Refining
The European EuGeLi project achieved the first production of lithium carbonate from European geothermal waters.
Lithium: Global Projects and Policies of Economic Powers
Lithium, this light, silvery and highly reactive metal is a chemical element of the alkali metal family, symbolized by the letter "Li" in the periodic table.
A Lithium Almost "Made in France"?
To produce electric cars, you need lithium batteries. But could we soon see lithium that’s "Made in France"?
France: In Search of the Lithium
How do French companies invest in the lithium mining industry in Latin America?
EPA Releases Hudson River & Chesapeake Bay Progress Reports
September 22 also marks the opening day of Climate Week NYC (CWNYC) which is celebrated New York State wide for the first time this year.
Lithium in France: Future Opportunities and Challenges
According to a report published in 2021 in Nature, the lithium-ion battery market will grow from $30 billion in 2017 to $100 billion in 2025. But what and how exactly is lithium.
Celebrating The 50th Year of IMO Treaty with CWNYC Art Shows
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) employs a variety of strategies to monitor and reduce marine emissions.
Lithium-ion battery fires are a growing public safety concern − here’s how to reduce the risk
Battery-powered vehicles account for a small share of car fires, but controlling EV fires is difficult.
Celebrating World Tourism Day with CWNYC Art Videos & Short Films
This article is the fourth and last article in a series of articles for Tired Earth about the inaugural New York Statewide celebrated Climate Week NYC September 22-29 (CWNYC Articles).
Big lithium plans for Imperial Valley, one of California's poorest regions, raise a bigger question: Who should benefit?
The traditional ways to extract lithium involve either hard rock mining, which generates lots of waste, or large evaporation ponds, which waste a lot of water.
ISN Receives "Engaged for Ocean" Label at the 2024 Nice Climate Summit
The need to actively safeguard our ocean has never been more crucial.
The Essential Role of Incentives and Taxes in Climate Action
By their nature, incentives can guide the decisions of businesses and individuals to focus less on short-term gains and more on long-term value.
Lithium – green saviour or villain?
Other countries have substantial, but unexplored, deposits including Bolivia, India, and DR Congo and potentially Afghanistan and Greenland.
Donald Trump’s Environmental Record: A Comprehensive Analysis
In 2017, Trump announced the United States’ withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement.
Climate Anxiety: The New Malady Affecting Populations
Some parts of Spain could become uninhabitable in 30 years due to climate change.
World Science Day for Peace and Development: Science at the Crossroads of Environmental Sustainability
Scientists have developed ways to sequester carbon in soil, forests, and even deep underground.
Journée mondiale de la science au service de la paix et du développement : la science à la croisée de la durabilité environnementale
Une solution scientifique majeure réside dans la séquestration du carbone, une technique de capture et stockage du dioxyde de carbone pour limiter son impact atmosphérique.
New York State Tackles Environmental Matters
New York is widely considered to have the strongest environmental laws in the US.
Carbon Neutrality: From Illusion to Instrument of Greenwashing?
When the fight against climate change becomes an excuse to perpetuate the destruction of nature
Extreme Weather Events Drive Global Support for Climate Policies
Only 3 years left—new study warns the world is running out of time to avoid the worst impacts of climate change
Scientists thought this Argentine glacier was stable. Now they say it's melting fast
An iconic Argentinian glacier, long thought one of the few on Earth to be relatively stable, is now undergoing its "most substantial retreat in the past century," according to new research.
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Climate change inaction being paid for in millions of lives every year, global findings suggest
The report says failure to curb the warming effects of climate change has seen the rate of heat-related deaths surge 23% since the 1990s, to 546,000 a year.
COP30 in Brazil: Same procedure as every year? I hope not
As world leaders head for Brazil to focus on climate change, it is time for realism, pragmatism – and maybe even a little optimism, in spite of it all.
COP30 in the Amazon: A Defining Moment for Global Climate Action
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From the Ashes of the COP30 Fire: Culture is Here to Stay
In the middle of the panel, we had to leave the stage in a rush, running, guiding people, and trying to make sure as many as possible got out safely.
The Cultural Elephant in the Climate Room
If we don't change mindsets, we fail.
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Historic Turning Point: Culture & Heritage Claim Their Place in Global Climate Adaptation Policy at COP30
While imperfect, the COP30 outcome represents an unprecedented operationalization of culture and heritage in international climate policy and reflects five years of sustained work by culture
Annual Report 2025: Advancing Climate Action Through Circular Economy, Plastic Pollution Advocacy, and Community Engagement
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