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
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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
The Hidden Security Threats of Climate Change: When Risks Become Reality
In the past decade, the world has experienced several security crises that have required serious and immediate action, from the global pandemic in 2020 to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which reaches its 3rd anniversary this year. While it would … Continue reading
Corporate Sustainability: Is it Achievable?
In a world where new climate challenges are presented daily, corporations have started considering what that means for their operations. As a result of growing environmental concerns and changing consumer preferences, being a “good business” no longer solely equates to … Continue reading
The Next Green Revolution: How to Feed the World While Protecting the Planet
For many, the words “agriculture” and “sustainability” may seem contradictory. The large-scale industrial agricultural system we know today took shape during the Green Revolution in the mid-20th century, a period of rapid technological advancements that dramatically increased agricultural productivity but … Continue reading
Inside the Global Food Crisis: Climate Change and Conflict Drive Food Insecurity Worldwide
In 2023, an estimated 2.3 billion people around the world were moderately or severely food insecure, meaning they lacked regular access to safe, nutritious, and sufficient food. The number of people facing catastrophic hunger – the most critical level of … Continue reading
The City as a Proving Ground for Adaptation and Resilience in a Changing Climate
According to the UN’s Population Division, seven in ten people will live in urban areas by 2050. Today, 4.4 billion people-56% of the world’s population– live in cities. Agriculture automation, increased natural disasters, and land consolidation is decreasing rural … Continue reading
DANA à Valence : L’hypocrisie climatique occidentale dévoilée et l’échec politique face au désastre.
Le 29 octobre 2024, l’Espagne et la Communauté valencienne plongent dans un week-end d’Halloween marqué non par les festivités, mais par l’effroi suscité par des événements météorologiques extrêmes et une gestion de crise chaotique. Dès 18 heures, à Paiporta, un … Continue reading