109 stories covering the global climate crisis
Maybe, Maybe not? Damn. The fiasco that is United States politics is worse than a low-budget novella. I mean, at some point you have to get your act together Uncle Sam. Listen, weâre no better off in the Caribbean, trust me. But the worldâs economy is literally pegged to your currency. Show a little decorum. […]
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By Marco Lopez Sure youâve heard it before: 1.5°C to Stay Alive. Whatâs this all about? Well, the phrase comes from a campaign launched by the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) ahead of COP15 in 2009. It was later adopted by small island states globally with the support of AOSIS. Itâs no surprise that […]
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By Marco Lopez Last month was the warmest May on record globally. This is according to a report released today by the Copernicus Climate Change Services (C3S). This completes a 12-month streak of global average temperatures surpassing record values for the corresponding month. This report comes as the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the UKâs […]
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Two men paddle a canoe made of zinc tiles and styrofoam down a flooded street in the Vila Farrapos neighborhood in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on May 29, 2024. Scientists say that climate change made flooding twice as likely By Climate Spotlight Staff Sao Paulo, BRAZIL, June 4, 2024 On Monday, a team of international scientists […]
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By Marco Lopez BELIZE CITY, Belize â June 3, 2024 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts an above-normal 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. Their Climate Prediction Center forecasts an 85% chance of an above-normal season, a 10% chance of near-normal, and a 5% chance of below-normal. A total of 17-25 named storms (winds exceeding […]
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High debt burdens continue to strangle the most climate-vulnerable countries, hindering their ability to invest in climate action. These nations are projected to face their highest debt payments in over 30 years. Since the pandemic, external debt payments for over 50 vulnerable countries have quadrupled. A Debt Justice report, using World Bank and IMF data, […]
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by Marco Lopez The oceans absorbs 30 percent of the CO2 released into the atmosphere. Naturally, increased atmospheric CO2 will cause increased rated in the ocean. Hydrogen ions are form result from a series of chemical reaction caused when CO2 is absorbed by seawater. This increase in hydrogen ions causes the seawater to become acidic […]
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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. Letâs 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 We have to take a dive deep into the heart of the Earth to uncover the secrets of geothermal power. Literally. The Earthâs 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 Earthâs […]
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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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