20 stories covering the global climate crisis
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 â 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 â (and much less to implement climate adaptation and mitigation measures) â have proven to be leaders in the fight against climate change. […]
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by Climate Spotlight Staff âDroughts, floods, and heatwaves â record melting of Antarctic Sea Ice and glaciers â the World Meteorological Organizationâs 2022 State of the Global Climate report presents planetary-scale changes being driven by human action. Impacts on land and ocean ecosystems are fueled by greenhouse gasses which trap heat in our atmosphere. The […]
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By Marco Lopez Put simply, climate change is about long-lasting changes in average weather conditions that can be noticed all over the globe. These alterations include shifts in temperature, precipitation, and wind patterns and persist for an extended period, usually decades or even longer. This reality makes the topic of climate change incredibly crucial to […]
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But all hope is not lost if decisive action is taken Not to guilt trip anyone â but we should be ashamed of ourselves for the food we waste. I say so because, while many of us are living within intrinsically oppressed societies, yes, very hard lives of constant drudgery, stress, and worry. We partake […]
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A study published on Science.com entitled âFairness considerations in global mitigation investmentsâ, found that climate finance flows from the global north to the global south must be between $250bn to $570bn to meet the target net zero goal outlined in the Paris Agreement. This estimate is a far cry from the current reality since developed […]
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The wealthiest people in the UK burn through more energy flying than the poorest burn in every aspect of their lives, according to new research. The analysis of data from 2019 highlights âsignificant inequalitiesâ in energy use across the country. Those in the top 10% of incomes used nearly three times as much energy in […]
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