Water and vector borne diseases (WVBDs) plague millions of communities globally. These diseases can be transmitted through contaminated drinking water, animals, and insects that transmit harmful pathogens to humans and amongst humans. Especially as the consequences of climate change become … Continue reading
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Technology and Discovery as Climate Change Solutions: A Saving Grace, or A Waste of Time?
These technologies and discoveries have the potential to alter the trajectory of the climate crisis completely. That being said, there is much uncertainty regarding whether they can actually be implemented.
With every passing year, the effects of the climate crisis … Continue reading
L’ouragan Melissa laisse les Caraïbes en ruines
L’ouragan Melissa, le plus puissant à toucher terre depuis 90 ans, a fait des ravages à travers les Caraïbes, avec un bilan actuel d’au moins 90 morts.
Formation et trajectoire de l’ouragan
Commençant le 13 octobre au large des … Continue reading
UNGA Climate Week Takeaways and Their Implications for Future Climate Policy
As global temperatures rise at an unprecedented rate, world leaders gather at the 80th UN General Assembly to confront the deepening climate crisis. With the EU pushing ambitious emissions cuts, China taking cautious steps toward reform, and the U.S. reducing … Continue reading
Net-Zero Banking Alliance, Formerly Led by Mark Carney, Announces Decision to Shut Down
In his role as UN Special Envoy for Climate Action and Finance, Mark Carney established the Net Zero Banking Alliance before the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland. The alliance was established to help facilitate the … Continue reading
Wildfire Diplomacy: How Disasters Spark Cross-Border Cooperation
It’s the middle of the week, and despite it being midday, cars are bumper to bumper. Thousands of brake lights burn red, mirroring the sun, dimmed and distorted by a sky choked with smoke. Flames lick the treetops on either … Continue reading
The Human Cost of India’s Water Crisis on Women
India’s population accounts for around 18% of the global population, but is barely able to sustain their existing freshwater needs as they continue to grow. Extreme heat, rapid groundwater depletion, and continuous development are among the many factors that … Continue reading
Reclaiming Climate Power: The Global South’s Voice at COP30
As COP30 approaches, countries in the Global South are no longer waiting for a seat at the table. This piece looks at how they’re speaking up, pushing back, and reshaping the global climate conversation on their terms.
I. Introduction
“We … Continue reading
From Smartphones to AI: The Environmental Costs of Our Tech Addiction
The digital revolution of the last quarter century has fundamentally reshaped society. With the tap of a finger, we can access the world’s information, stream entertainment, and connect with people across the globe. Our fridges can suggest recipes, our workplaces … Continue reading
Too Numb to the Pain: Hurricane Damage in Southwestern Florida
I had been preparing for the worst, but I was stunned to see that the island was mostly intact.
In early October of 2024, I watched from afar as Hurricane Milton slammed into Florida. While news of these catastrophic events … Continue reading