Managing methane from belching cattle is a top innovation priority. Lance Cheung/USDA Paul Winters, University of Notre Dame For the first time ever, food and agriculture took center stage at the annual United Nations climate conference in 2023. More than 130 countries signed a declaration on Dec. 1, committing to make their food
In the epoch of escalating environmental challenges and burgeoning energy demands, the narrative of renewable energy has transitioned from a peripheral eco-friendly choice to a central pillar in the quest for sustainable development. This comprehensive exploration aims to dissect the multifaceted renewable energy revolution, shedding light on its implications, challenges, and the path
In the realm of environmental deliberation, the spectre of apathy towards climate metamorphosis stands as an immediate and pressing concern, brooking no dalliance. As a civilisation woven together, we are ensnared by a challenge without precedent—one that menaces to fray the very sinews of our ecological and economical infrastructure. The levy exacted by
Lots of them depend on fruit-eating birds and mammals to spread their seeds. But it’s debatable whether the animals — many in trouble themselves — can disperse seeds far and fast enough to keep pace with a warming world. By Liam Drew Haldre Rogers’ entry into ecology came via the sort of manmade
The 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties – COP28 – starts in late November in Dubai. With the World Health Organisation (WHO), it will host the first Health Day and climate health ministerial, aiming to encourage commitments towards climate-resilient and sustainable low-carbon health systems. This health program has outlined five crucial focus
In this episode of “News of the Week,” host Kai Gibson delves into the inspiring efforts of businesses as they take a stand against the looming climate crisis. Kai discusses the importance of perplexity and burstiness in written content and draws parallels with how businesses are approaching climate change.Businesses are no longer solely
Vera De Cauwer, Namibia University of Science and Technology The Kaokoveld region, covering north-western Namibia and south-western Angola, is one of the remotest areas in southern Africa. Although it’s extremely dry, it is a centre of species endemism: many species occur only there and nowhere else on earth. New species continue to be
The Middle East, a cradle of venerable civilisations and diverse cultures, now contends with an unanticipated existential quandary: climate change. This relentless force disregards national boundaries, aggravating pre-existing societal, fiscal, and political rifts, frequently precipitating warfare. Comprehending the entanglement of conflict and climatic shifts in the Middle East necessitates an exhaustive analysis of
by Peter van Dijk, James K. Stewart. Originally published on Policy Options Unprecedented wildfires, floods and storms and the return of droughts in 2023 have made more effective climate change responses urgent while demonstrating the clear need for better measures aimed at protecting the environment. In Canada, natural assets such as forests, wetlands,
Preliminary Reflections Since time immemorial, humans have gazed upon the sky, the seas, and the vast landscapes that blanket our world. The Earth has been a nurturing mother, a giver of life, and a sanctuary of dreams. Yet, in recent epochs, our abode’s vitality has been questioned. Dare you to ponder the vitality