What if governments finally decided to act on climate change and environmental degradation? Later this month world leaders will gather in Hiroshima, Japan for the 49th G7 summit, the annual meeting devoted to issues of global diplomacy. Will they listen to the voices of their youngest constituents and act on climate change? A
The journey of our food from farm to fork is a complex process that involves various scientific disciplines and techniques. Understanding the science behind food production, processing, and consumption can help us make informed choices about the food we eat and appreciate the intricate systems that bring sustenance to our tables. This article
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, photographer not specified or unknown, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Researchers in Kotzebue, Alaska, are investigating why their town is increasingly playing host to harmful cyanobacteria. Dead fish were everywhere, speckling the beach near town and extending onto the surrounding coastline. The sheer magnitude of the October 2021
The climate crisis is indisputably one of the most pressing challenges confronting humanity today. The repercussions of climate change are becoming increasingly apparent, with extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and disruptions to ecosystems jeopardising the livelihoods, health, and well-being of people worldwide. The urgency of the situation cannot be overemphasised, and immediate,
This transcript has been edited for length and clarity. California and Arizona are currently fighting each other over water from the Colorado River. But this isn’t new — it’s actually been going on for over 100 years. At one point, the states literally went to war about it. The problem comes down to
As climate scientists offer final warnings on our planet’s future, climate activists are becoming more and more determined to force change – whatever the cost. Their protests are increasingly controversial and disruptive, as those looking to secure the planet’s future clamber for the attention of lawmakers, big businesses, and the public. As protests
Nearly two dozen lawsuits filed by cities and states aim to put fossil fuel companies on trial for deceiving the public about climate change. But they’ve been stuck in legal limbo for half a decade, with companies deploying several maneuvers to block them. Now a surprising source has unleashed those lawsuits: the conservative-dominated
As one of the most pressing global challenges of our time, climate change has far-reaching consequences for ecosystems, societies, and economies. Understanding the science behind climate change is crucial for informed decision-making and effective climate action. The Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change The primary cause of climate change is the enhanced greenhouse effect,
The global refugee crisis constitutes one of the most pressing humanitarian challenges of our time. Millions of people worldwide have been forcibly displaced due to conflict, persecution, and environmental disasters, placing immense strain on host countries and demanding urgent action from the international community. The Scope of the Crisis According to the United
New research found that most Australian shallow reef species, including fish, corals, seaweeds and invertebrates, experienced population declines over a decade, mainly in response to warming events driven by human-induced climate change. While scientists recorded species decline across Australian waters, some of the most pronounced changes occurred on the temperate reefs of southern