Tag: Environmental sustainability
Solving Climate and Biodiversity Crises through System Change
As we get ready to celebrate Earth Day and gear up for the UN COP30 climate summit, it's hard to ignore the fact that the climate and biodiversity crises are wreaking havoc all around...
COP30: Addressing the Elephant in the Room – Fossil Fuels and Climate Change
Andreas Sieber, who's the associate director of global policy and campaigns at 350.org, and Stela Herschmann, a Climate Policy Specialist at Observatório do Clima, are gearing up for COP30. This conference is shaping up...
Climate Action Hinges on Debt Relief
Laurie van der Burg, Mariana Paoli, and Rebecca Thissen, all with fancy titles like global advocacy lead and campaign manager, are making some noise about a crisis that’s not getting a lot of attention....
Global Conservation Projects Face Impact of USAID Funding Cuts
So, on February 3, there's this guy, Elon Musk, who decided to share his weekend activities on social media. He typed something like, "Spent the weekend feeding USAID into the wood chipper. Could gone...
UK Carbon Emissions Hit Historic Low – Eco-Friendly Trend
In a groundbreaking analysis by Carbon Brief, it has been revealed that the United Kingdom's carbon emissions in 2024 plummeted to an extraordinary low of 409 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO2e), marking...
GHG Peaking Potential by 2025
Global greenhouse gas emissions are a pressing issue that has captured the attention of scientists, policymakers, and the public alike. As we approach a critical juncture in the fight against climate change, the question...
Global Unity Urged by COP30 Chief for Climate Action
Veteran Brazilian diplomat and COP30 president, André Aranha Corrêa do Lago, delivered a powerful address at the UN headquarters in New York this week. In his inaugural speech, he emphasized the importance of global...
Get Paid by Utilities for Supporting a Greener Grid
Every month, you receive an electricity bill, a necessary expense to keep the lights on. However, a shift is on the horizon where utilities may require something from you – electricity. The future of...
UN COP16: Countries Support $200-Billion Biodiversity Conservation Plan
The COP16 UN Biodiversity Conference recently concluded in Rome, with countries pledging $200 billion annually by 2030 to safeguard the planet’s biodiversity. While this agreement marks a significant step forward, critics argue that more...
Solar Power: Escaping Trump’s Culture Wars
Solar Power: A Beacon of Hope Amidst Political TurbulenceIn the heart of the Midwest, Seamus Fitzgerald, the associate director of real estate at OneEnergy Renewables, navigates a diverse landscape of opinions surrounding solar power....
