Energy Transition
Global momentum builds for fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty
By Climate Spotlight Over 1,400 governmental and civil conservation organizations are rallying their members to ramp up efforts toward a global Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) last Thursday adopted a motion expressing deep concern over governments’ plans to extract more than double the amount of fossil fuels compatible […]
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USA blocks adoption of first global carbon tax
Negotiations at the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) extraordinary meetings were adjourned without a decision on the shipping industry’s Net-Zero Framework. By Climate Spotlight Threats levied by the Trump Administration, along with the US State Department, on member nations of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) derailed a vote to pass the first-ever global carbon tax during […]
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THE BELIZE BUS INDUSTRY AT A CROSSROADS
Belizeans face a variety of safety problems when they board the nation’s buses, which operate through a patchwork system of private companies that transport people between neighborhoods, villages, and the entire country.
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G20 tip-toeing around fossil fuel pledge
By Marco Lopez BELMOPAN, TUES. Sept. 10, 2024 Climate negotiations have long been reduced to a game of wordplay. Indeed, words have power. Countries that stand to benefit from the continued proliferation of fossil fuels know this very well. The phasing “transition from fossil fuel” was meaningfully recognized for the first time by the international […]
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“Oil Kills” protests grips Europe; spreading to North America
By Marco Lopez Flights at Germany’s Frankfurt Airport came to a screeching halt on Thursday, July 25, as protestors connected to the group Letzte Generation (The Last Generation) infiltrated and flooded the tarmac of the country’s busiest airport. “Oil Kills!” – read banners from the protestors – some of whom glued themselves to the tarmac. […]
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Revolutionizing Rivers and Oceans: The Future of Hydropower and Marine Energy
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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Biomass Energy: Is It a Hidden Hero or a Silent Villain?
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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What’s Geothermal Power?
By Climate Spotlight Staff We have to take a dive deep into the heart of the Earth to uncover the secrets of geothermal power. Literally. The Earth’s Subterranean Heat Source The Warmth Within Vision this: beneath our feet lies a reservoir of untapped energy, not from fossil fuels or the sun; but from the Earth’s […]
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Wind vs. Solar – Which Wins??? Both!Â
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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Solar Energy: Shining Light on a Sustainable Future?
by Marco Lopez The world has been turning it’s attention to the immense, yet often undervalued, and untapped power of the sun. While the efforts to normalize solar as a household energy option is still lackluster, in the world’s current exploration of sustainable energy solutions, it has taken center stage. Yet, in many regions most […]
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NOAA: July 2023 hottest on record
US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s 2023 Global Climate assessment also ranked July as one of the wettest months in its history. by Marco Lopez Record-breaking global temperature has been intermittently reported by traditional media over the years. In many ways, we haven’t truly experienced what scientists have observed on the ground. Understanding the jargon […]
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Youths from Montana win landmark climate trial
By Climate Spotlight Staff The first of its kind ruling from the District Court in Helena, Mont., was handed down today, August 14th. Helena, Montana is today the epicenter of climate activism in the United States. A District Court handed down its decision in a first-of-its-kind climate activism case in the country. The attorneys for […]
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