To Understand Nepal’s Floods, Look at What Was Built
On the morning of Aug. 26, a slab of ice and rock tore free from the north face of Langtang Lirung, a 7,200-meter peak on the Nepal-Tibet frontier. The U.S. Geological Survey
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War and Oil Pollution Threaten Gulf Ecosystems
Oil pollution has reached the Hara mangrove forests of Iran’s Qeshm Island, raising fresh concerns over the environmental consequences of the continuing conflict between Iran and the United States in one of
The Silent Heatwave Sweeping Our Oceans
You may have heard reports of fish die-offs or seen photos of hauntingly bleached coral. Those are just two signs a marine heatwave has swept through the sea. Marine heatwaves happen when the ocean remains abnormally
Women on the Frontlines of Climate Change: Why Their Voices Matter More Than Ever
Climate change is not gender-neutral. While it threatens communities worldwide, its impacts fall disproportionately on women—particularly in regions like West Africa, where environmental vulnerability collides with social inequities. Yet, despite their frontline
CopenPay It Forward: How Copenhagen’s Green Tourism Model Is Redefining Urban Travel
Picture this: You’re pedaling through the vibrant streets of Copenhagen, weaving past cyclists on dedicated bike lanes and pedestrians strolling along Strøget, the city’s bustling car-free main street. The crisp air carries
Wildfires in Southern California: A Call for Climate Realism
The devastating wildfires consuming neighborhoods from Pacific Palisades to Pasadena are not just a local tragedy—they are a glaring reminder of the challenges posed by climate change. My heart goes out to
COP29: The Global South’s Stand Against Western Climate Hypocrisy
The dust from COP29 in Baku has barely settled, yet the global climate discourse seems as polarized as ever. The summit, hosted in a nation emblematic of the fossil fuel economy, culminated
Climate Resilience on a Shoestring: Developing Nations Left in the Lurch at COP29
The 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has once again highlighted the critical challenges faced by developing countries in securing adequate adaptation finance.
China and Brazil Forge Deeper Ties for a Just World and Sustainable Future
In a landmark moment for international relations, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced the elevation of their nations’ bilateral ties to a “community with a
The Himalayan Tightrope: Walking the Line Between Sustainability and Development
Nestled in the cool embrace of the Kumaon Hills, Nainital in Uttarakhand (India) played host to a unique confluence of minds at the Himalayan Echoes 2024 literary festival. Against the backdrop of
Azerbaijan’s President Criticizes Western Hypocrisy at COP29 Opening; Lauds Fossil Fuels
In a bold and unorthodox move, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev launched a scathing critique of Western nations during his opening address at this year’s COP29 climate conference, which his country is hosting.
Fueling Change: The Trump Factor in Future Energy Policy
Donald Trump’s victory promises to shake up US energy and environmental policy, with sweeping implications for oil production, offshore wind development and electric vehicle sales. The win positions Trump to deliver on
As the Planet Warms, Insurance Markets Burn: Homeowners Face Tough Choices
In the quiet, tree-lined hills of Berkeley, California, Diane Wolf and her neighbors are grappling with an unexpected consequence of climate change: skyrocketing insurance costs. After 26 years of coverage with AAA,
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