Critical differences of opinion over how, or even whether, the high seas should be subject to a governance regime led to sluggish progress at times at international negotiations in new york recently. Essam yassin mohammed spells out how he thinks things need to change.
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The Day After Tomorrow: Why Cli-Fi Matters
— In this climate change video essay, I briefly analyze The Day After Tomorrow and why disaster movies and Cli-Fi in general matter for climate action. I look at how climate change is depicted in the science fiction genre, and how we might come to use it to raise awareness about environmental issues. — —…
Norway Saves Skiing With Climate-Friendly Snow
The production of artificial snow that heats buildings is Norway’s response to the rising temperatures that threaten the country’s favourite sport.
The production of artificial snow that heats buildings is Norway’s response to the rising temperatures that threaten the country’s favourite sport.
Paper Waste: Have We Solved This Problem?
The forests of Indonesia are still falling to feed the world’s demand for paper products.
The forests of Indonesia are still falling to feed the world’s demand for paper products.
‘Restoration Starts on the Ground’
CIFOR scientist Manuel Guariguata speaks at CBD COP13
CIFOR scientist Manuel Guariguata speaks at CBD COP13
Despite COVID-19, Using Wild Species May Still Be the Best Way to Save Them
Saltwater crocodiles regularly kill people and livestock in australia, but a scheme enabling people to earn money from farming them has helped to change local attitudes
Saltwater crocodiles regularly kill people and livestock in australia, but a scheme enabling people to earn money from farming them has helped to change local attitudes
Climate Impact Means Uneven UK Wind Power Costs
London and south-east Britain face being the losers as climate change exerts a regional impact on UK wind power costs, researchers say.
London and south-east Britain face being the losers as climate change exerts a regional impact on UK wind power costs, researchers say.
Mycoremediation: Cleaning Up Contaminated Sites Naturally With….Fungi?
Underground mycelium networks can absorb and break down a wide range of natural and man-made compounds, and that’s why we’re using them to clean up contaminated sites naturally.
Underground mycelium networks can absorb and break down a wide range of natural and man-made compounds, and that’s why we’re using them to clean up contaminated sites naturally.
Criminologists Have Much to Offer in Examining Wildlife Crimes
A review recently published in crime science suggests that animal poaching and the illicit wildlife trade concentrate in a similar manner to more traditional crime categories.
A review recently published in crime science suggests that animal poaching and the illicit wildlife trade concentrate in a similar manner to more traditional crime categories.
Europe Warned to Switch off Coal Power
The EU must move swiftly away from coal power if it is to hit targets for reducing emissions of climate-changing greenhouse gases.
The EU must move swiftly away from coal power if it is to hit targets for reducing emissions of climate-changing greenhouse gases.
Food, Water, Economic Security Improved Through Blueprint for Ecological Restoration Standards
Scientists create a new set of principles to help guide a decade focused on restoration
Scientists create a new set of principles to help guide a decade focused on restoration
Fossil Fuels Bypass Is Not Science Fiction
Innovative ideas by scientists and engineers to combat climate change build up a picture of what the world could be like without fossil fuels.
Innovative ideas by scientists and engineers to combat climate change build up a picture of what the world could be like without fossil fuels.
Riding the Wave of the Future on a Dockless E-Scooter
A recent lifecycle analysis found that bicycling, walking and buses are all “greener” modes of transport than dockless e-scooters…but are they as fun?
A recent lifecycle analysis found that bicycling, walking and buses are all “greener” modes of transport than dockless e-scooters…but are they as fun?
Birds Caught in Climate Change Traps
Problems created by climate change are a survival threat to bird species from the coast of southern Africa to the desert regions of the US.
Problems created by climate change are a survival threat to bird species from the coast of southern Africa to the desert regions of the US.
The New Adventurers: De-Couplers, Zeronauts and Net-Positives
A new spirit of adventure and intrepid exploration is spreading through the corporate world as part of a quest for greener economies.
A new spirit of adventure and intrepid exploration is spreading through the corporate world as part of a quest for greener economies.
Samba Drums Up Opposition to Factory Farming
A musical protest at the Rio carnival will stress the damaging impacts of factory farming on indigenous people and on global warming.
A musical protest at the Rio carnival will stress the damaging impacts of factory farming on indigenous people and on global warming.