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Food Imperialism: Keeping the Poorest People Poor
Food Imperialism: Keeping the Poorest People Poor
How rich countries use food trade to control the poorest — from big business control of international trade to false economic promises.
Neal Haddaway
Dec 6
‘All Nature Has A Feeling’: Introducing Climate Psychology
‘All Nature Has A Feeling’: Introducing Climate Psychology
Seeking clarity in an age of climate chaos, Joel Zachary Down finds answers from Rebecca Nestor of the Climate Psychology Alliance.
Joel Zachary Down
Dec 6
Instant Gratification vs. Climate Cooperation: The Marshmallow Test for Climate Change
Instant Gratification vs. Climate Cooperation: The Marshmallow Test for Climate Change
Our preference for quick rewards undermines efforts to tackle long-term climate change.
Silvia PM, PhD
Dec 4
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Tim Smedley
Aug 27
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The Tourist Trap: How Can We Travel Responsibly?
The Tourist Trap: How Can We Travel Responsibly?
Unsustainable growth in the Himalayas is an alarm ringing worldwide, and we must listen.
Jaisika
Dec 6
Has Feeding the World’s Population Become Impossible?
Has Feeding the World’s Population Become Impossible?
A humbling comment helped me realize that asking Mother Nature to fix herself is a copout.
Carol Caruso
Dec 3
Natural Gas: A Tale of Two Transitions
Natural Gas: A Tale of Two Transitions
As natural gas goes, so goes the energy transition. A two-speed transition looms, with the US lagging.
Sarah Miller
Dec 2
The Plastics Treaty Failure: a bird’s eye view
The Plastics Treaty Failure: a bird’s eye view
As the latest UN plastics treaty ends in failure, photojournalist Neal Haddaway gives a personal account of what this means for wildlife.
Neal Haddaway
Dec 2
What Can the Dust Bowl Tell Us About Climate Migration?
What Can the Dust Bowl Tell Us About Climate Migration?
Prepare for a world on the move
George Dillard
Dec 2
Betting on BECCS: Limits to the Paris Agreement
Betting on BECCS: Limits to the Paris Agreement
The dirty truth about carbon capture and storage — the world’s best bet at avoiding catastrophic climate change.
Deniz Dutton
Dec 2
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)’s Missing Puzzle Piece
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)’s Missing Puzzle Piece
On why collapse could be much closer than predicted: what happens when the Atlantic Ocean’s heart stops beating?
Ricky Lanusse
Nov 30
India’s Response to COP29: We Don’t Want Your 300 Billion Dollars
India’s Response to COP29: We Don’t Want Your 300 Billion Dollars
Big numbers on paper often don’t translate to real help on the ground.
Nishu_ravita
Nov 29
The Sun is for Everyone
The Sun is for Everyone
Global solar capacity has reached a record 2 terawatts (TW) of capacity, with more added in the last two years than the previous 68…
Felix Keuya
Nov 29
The Landslide That Brought Climate Change To Kerala
The Landslide That Brought Climate Change To Kerala
2024 saw climate disaster hit the state of Kerala as a swollen Chaliyar River destroyed entire villages. Can its lessons be learned in…
Bincy B
Nov 29
Is Recycling A Lie?
Is Recycling A Lie?
As the UN tries to agree a deal on plastics, Tim Smedley, editor of The New Climate, looks at why recycling isn’t the solution some think.
Tim Smedley
Nov 29
Day One: The Anger of The People
Day One: The Anger of The People
In the third part of this series on the Valencia floods: the president and the king face the anger of locals for the lack of aid.
Oscar A.
Nov 28
Tinderbox: Portugal’s difficult relationship with fire
Tinderbox: Portugal’s difficult relationship with fire
2024 became yet another fire year of record for Portugal. Photojournalist Neal Haddaway looks at the damage and what the future holds.
Neal Haddaway
Nov 26
The Pig’s Gaze
The Pig’s Gaze
How an encounter with a pig transport in Bali caused me to consider humanity’s cruelty and our own place in nature.
Kristine Harper
Nov 26
Visionaries Wanted: The Role of Creativity in Climate Survival
Visionaries Wanted: The Role of Creativity in Climate Survival
Why using creativity and imagination is critical for tackling the climate crisis, especially in complex systems.
Silvia PM, PhD
Nov 25
A Quick Fix for the Climate Crisis That Could Save Millions
A Quick Fix for the Climate Crisis That Could Save Millions
The overlooked gas that might hold the key to cooling the planet.
Felix Keuya
Nov 25
Plastic Here, Plastic There, Plastic Everywhere
Plastic Here, Plastic There, Plastic Everywhere
With over 1.15 to 2.41 million tonnes of plastic entering oceans from rivers every year, it’s not just The Pacific Garbage Patch that…
Jaisika
Nov 25
COP29 Through the Eyes of Common People
COP29 Through the Eyes of Common People
When will COP29 and its successors take meaningful steps for communities like mine? Or will they remain confined to conference halls?
Nishu_ravita
Nov 25
What if Water Didn’t Flow from Your Faucet?
What if Water Didn’t Flow from Your Faucet?
The importance of understanding where fresh water comes from and small steps we can take to protect this life-giving resource.
Carol Caruso
Nov 25
Calling For a Spiritual Dimension on Climate
Calling For a Spiritual Dimension on Climate
And calming catastropism by thinking about Eckhart Tolle
Anthony Signorelli
Nov 22
Children of the Apocalypse
Children of the Apocalypse
You say you don’t want children in the face of climate change. Here’s why you might reconsider.
Ronan Cray
Nov 22
Who Pays for Climate Action? The Financing Dilemma at COP29 in Baku
Who Pays for Climate Action? The Financing Dilemma at COP29 in Baku
The world debates equitable funding for climate action while developing nations seek clarity.
Felix Keuya
Nov 22
2024 Was Just a Preview: Brace for Wilder Hurricane Seasons Ahead
2024 Was Just a Preview: Brace for Wilder Hurricane Seasons Ahead
Our climate has already changed, adding to the wind speed and rainfall of this year’s hurricane season. They are also becoming more…
Ricky Lanusse
Nov 22
Are Tropical Cyclones Really Getting Stronger and More Frequent?
Are Tropical Cyclones Really Getting Stronger and More Frequent?
This Index Allows Us to Compare Cyclonic Seasons — Let’s Analyse the Trends It Reveals.
Hydrau
Nov 22
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