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by Climate Spotlight Staff Climate change is a proven driver of extreme and unusual weather events. In 2023, the world experienced its hottest year, with deadly floods, and fatal wildfires. Let’s take a snapshot of some of the climate change-fueled impacts this year. January The seventh warmest January in the 174-year global record was marked […]
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By Marco Lopez Eastern knowledge teaches that existence swings like a pendulum between creation and destruction constantly. Our home, this world, has endured far graver fates than the current human-induced suffocation. Five times, before the world has bloomed and burst, with the annihilation of one form of life leading to the creation of another. We […]
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by Climate Spotlight Staff From the powerful rivers to the boundless oceans, these proven and novel energy sources are ushering in a new era of clean and sustainable power. Overview of Hydropower Today In the landscape of renewable energy, hydropower accounts for a significant chunk of the global electricity pie. As of 2021, it contributed […]
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By Climate Spotlight Staff Understanding Biomass Energy Let’s start at the roots. Biomass energy is derived from organic materials, such as wood, agricultural crops, and waste. Think of it as tapping into nature’s energy bank, where the stored energy in plants and organic matter becomes a potential source of power. Biomass and Carbon Neutrality Here’s […]
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By Climate Spotlight Staff In the world of renewable resources, Wind and Solar power stand out as the heavyweights. Hybrid renewable energy systems that combine solar and wind energy technology is seen as the next evolution of both these energy sources. Harnessing the Wind Imagine a field of colossal turbines gracefully spinning in the wind, now […]
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By Marco Lopez Geared towards accelerating action to protect human health from growing climate impact, the COP28 UAE Declaration on Climate and Health was announced by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the COP28 presidency at the World Climate Action Summit on December 2, in Dubai. So far, an estimated one billion US dollars have […]
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By Marco Lopez Coastlines have served as the foundation for communities since the dawn of human history. Their proximity to the ocean has offered life-sustaining benefits, anchoring civilizations to these shores. In our current era of climate change, the urgency to safeguard these coastlines has intensified. Threats from flooding, storm surges, and hurricanes jeopardize the […]
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A Bittersweet Connection By Britney Nurse The story highlights various aspects of climate justice, including the vulnerability of small-scale farmers, the historical context of the industry, the environmental impact, income volatility, resilience-building, fair pricing, and sustainable development. Cocoa, once known as the king of crops, has seen a steady decline over the decades. This delicious, […]
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by Climate Spotlight Staff RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil. August 15, 2023 The Brazil National Institute of Space Research detected a 33.6% drop in deforestation in the Amazon during the first six months of President Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva’s term. In July, the federal agency reported that the satellite data was gathered from a system […]
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Undoubtedly, the industrialization of the Global North is directly responsible for the majority of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) contributing to climate change today. Over the past two centuries, those countries created and mastered systems that still continue to control the world. Those systems have not only perpetuated the historical dehumanization of millions of people but […]
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In its 10 AM Public Advisory, the National Hurricane Center announced that Tropical Storm Arlene – the first named system for this Atlantic Hurricane season, has weakened into a tropical depression. It is slowly tracking easterly and is expected to continue in that direction until it dissipates. This past Thursday, June 1, marked the official […]
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By Marco Lopez Many countries in the Global South have taken meaningful steps to meet their commitments under the Paris Agreement. These nations, which oftentimes lack the finance needed for national development – (and much less to implement climate adaptation and mitigation measures) – have proven to be leaders in the fight against climate change. […]
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