El Nino appears to be on verge of rapid collapse
The climate pattern known as El Niño, which quickly strengthened into a strong event, appears to be on the brink of a major decline, which would send the world into what is known as a neutral status.
Antarctic sets a record low maximum by wide margin
On September 10, Antarctic sea ice likely reached its annual maximum extent of 16.96 million square kilometers (6.55 million square miles). This is the lowest sea ice maximum in the 1979 to 2023 sea ice record by a wide margin.
Shaping the Forests of Tomorrow: The Interplay of Paradigm Shifts and Forestry Realities
Recently, I explored the thought-provoking article titled "Leverage Points for Sustainability Transformation" by Abson et al. (2017), building on the ideas Meadows presented in her 1999 paper (thanks to Mónica Hernández Morcillo). The main idea? Every complex system has specific points that can guide positive change. While some are more influential than others, the idea of a paradigm shift stands out as a major driver. However, understanding these systems often means thinking beyond simple, straight-line logic.
Reflecting on the Past to Navigate Climate Change's Future
As a fervent participant in the crusade against climate change, my mind often grapples with the enormity of the challenge. The work I contribute, though vital in its own right, seems minuscule against the backdrop of global efforts. The truth is, there is no silver bullet solution for this colossal dilemma; it requires an amalgamation of thousands of small and substantial endeavors. The burning question that reverberates in my mind: will we make it? Are our collective efforts adequate, or has the horse already bolted? Attempting to decipher this enigma compels me to gaze into history, seeking to unearth insights that might illuminate the path ahead.
Bangladesh apparel industry makes progress in ‘eco-friendly’ manufacturing
The global fashion industry is widely known for the environmental pollution throughout its supply chain.
According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the fashion industry is responsible for 10% of carbon emissions annually. If the current pace of greenhouse gas emissions continues, it will surge by more than 50% by 2030.
The Man Who Could Finally Solve the Geothermal Puzzle
John Redfern might just save the planet. Chances are that you’ve never heard of the soft-spoken, middle-aged Canadian entrepreneur. For much of his career, he was busy with his startup in Shenzhen, China’s free-trade region, using data analytics to recommend the best places to open thousands of stores for companies like Nike and McDonald’s. He only got into “the entrepreneurial thing” by accident.
The Beginner’s Guide to Home Composting
I never thought I’d embrace composting. It’s an eco-friendly idea, sure, but one that certainly wouldn’t work in the confines of a tiny city apartment, right? I imagined smells, bugs and, most importantly, a dreaded six-block weekly walk to a community compost project, where I’d be carrying a gross bag filled with decomposing organic waste.
Bangladesh apparel industry makes progress in ‘eco-friendly’ manufacturing
The global fashion industry is widely known for the environmental pollution throughout its supply chain.
According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the fashion industry is responsible for 10% of carbon emissions annually. If the current pace of greenhouse gas emissions continues, it will surge by more than 50% by 2030.
2023 is officially the hottest year ever recorded, and scientists say "the temperature will keep rising"
After months of expectation, it's official — 2023 will be the hottest year ever recorded. The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service announced the milestone after analyzing data that showed the world saw its warmest-ever November.
Last month was roughly 1.75 degrees Celsius warmer than the pre-industrial average, Copernicus said, with an average surface air temperature of 14.22 degrees Celsius, or about 57.6 degrees Fahrenheit. And now, Copernicus says that for January to November 2023, global average temperatures were the highest on record — 1.46 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial average.
Measuring global warming: No one can agree how to calculate 1.5-degree increase in Paris Agreement
World leaders and renowned scientists are taking center stage at COP28, the U.N.’s Climate Change Conference, fervently arguing about how to keep the world within a 1.5-degree Celsius global temperature rise. But no one can agree on how to measure 1.5 degrees.
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