134 stories covering the global climate crisis
By Marco Lopez BELIZE CITY, Belize – 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. 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 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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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 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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In this article we will explore the relationship between economic development and environmental preservation in small island developing States, with a focus on protecting and preserving mangroves in the Caribbean. While economic growth often comes at the expense of fragile ecosystems, Britney Nurse of Trinidad and Tobago and Marco Lopez of Belize delve into the […]
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by Climate Spotlight Staff More than 70,000 delegates are believe to be in attendance at COP28, being hosted in Dubai, UAE. The oil-rich country has pumped significant funds into ensure the best of comforts for participants. Dubai’s Expo City, for all intends and purposes, is looking more like a trade show, or circus, than a […]
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