Hundreds killed in DRC floods and landslides
More than 400 people have been died and about 5,000 are missing after intense flooding and landslides hit the DRC last week. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been prone to floods and landslides for many years, with the frequency and severity of these natural disasters increasing in recent...
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How politics is affecting Southeast Asia’s green agenda
Despite being absolutely critical, the road to mitigating climate change isn’t easy, especially in Southeast Asia. Southeast Asia is home to more than 675 million people and faces many obstacles in its pursuit of a green future. Comprised of ten countries, The Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) is the...
Ocean pollution is boosting Sargassum seaweed in the Atlantic
Regions in the Caribbean have seen tons of orange-brown algae called Sargassum washing up on coastlines over spring and summer, in an ‘invasion’ that is getting more severe each year. Is that a bad thing? At face value, the great span of Atlantic Ocean between Florida and West Africa looks...
Brazil’s Amazon deforestation fell by 68% in April under Lula da Silva
Taking the reins from Jair Bolsonaro in January, Lula da Silva has thus far honoured his pledge to tackle Brazil’s astronomical deforestation problem. In April, the rate of such activity was down 68% on the previous year. In the run-up to Brazil’s elections last October, several ecological experts suggested the...
Exclusive – Kevin J. Patel’s community-centric approach to activism
We spoke with the intersectional climate justice activist and founder of OneUpAction International about his mission to support and empower young leaders to implement solutions by providing them with the resources they need to be changemakers. ‘Community is where it begins,’ says Kevin J. Patel, an intersectional climate justice activist...
Opinion – Queerphobia’s rise is affecting the Indian internet
With the beginning of the marriage equality hearings in the Supreme Court, the Indian queer community has had to face rising queerphobia online, ranging from dehumanization to death threats. I haven’t had a single day of peace on social media since April 18th. This date began one of the most arduous...
Salted crops can provide cost-effective carbon capture say researchers
Cost effective carbon capture is currently a bit of a myth. But could arguably Earth’s oldest preservative, salt, provide a solution to lock atmospheric carbon deep underground? Carbon removal is now deemed essential to stay within all theoretical pathways of 1.5C warming, says the IPCC’s AR6 Synthesis Report. Depending on how effectively we transition the most pollutant industries away from fossil fuels, we’ll need to actively sequester somewhere between 5...
Youth climate protesters are occupying their schools across Europe
22 institutions including schools and universities have been temporarily closed as part of a proposed two-month campaign from European students. Headed up by an eco-outfit called ‘End Fossil: Occupy’ the target and agenda are clear. In the fight against climate change and fossil fuel behemoths, eco-conscious students are changing tact to get their message heard. We’ve seen our fair share of mass school strikes since 2019, which happened to be...
New Zealand unveils its biggest emissions reduction plan in history
Set to involve transitioning from coal to renewable electricity at the country’s major steel plant, the project will – according to the government – be equivalent to taking 300,000 cars off the road. As we inch closer towards the 1.5°C temperature threshold, countries across the globe are finding themselves hard-pressed to adapt, and fast. New Zealand, which has long been considered a ‘safe haven from the climate...
How should Gen Zers cultivate their own eco-friendly garden?
For Gen Z, who are becoming increasingly aware of environmental issues and their impact on future generations, eco-friendly gardening is an important way to make a positive impact. It is no secret that the world's environment is facing a crisis. With the increasing concerns about climate change and environmental degradation, eco-friendly gardening has become a popular way for individuals to contribute to a sustainable future. New research from the University...
