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The greenhouse effect Climate change has become a considerable concern for humanity during this anthropocentric age. Scientists believe that the rate of global warming and climate change varies directly with the increase in the concentration of greenhouse gases, particularly carbon …

Despite massively growing their fortunes, the amount billionaires donated to charitable causes remained at historic lows in 2020 according to The Chronicle of Philanthropy‘s annual ranking of the top charitable contributions from individuals and their foundations. There was one exception, however, …

2020 could prove to be a turning point in the fight to curb global warming. This depends on what we can achieve in the next 10 years. This year should mark a turning point in the race to stem the …

It has truly been a year like no other, with the pandemic dominating not just every news cycle but each of our lives. From work to family life, where we went, and what we did, nothing was untouched by Covid-19. …

Around the world, there is a major push to plant trees, but the process is much more complicated than it seems on the surface. Haphazard tree planting can have unintended consequences. To have a beneficial impact, the process requires extensive …

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan calls climate change a “defining global challenge” of our time. Pakistan is the fifth most climate-impacted country in the world. Khan is committed to a “clean and green” Pakistan. The country is targeting nature-based solutions …

The Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, is putting forward a motion to declare a climate emergency on Wednesday. If passed, New Zealand would join countries like Canada, France and Britain in similar efforts on tackling climate change. Ardern …

The U.S. officially removed themselves from the Paris Agreement on Nov. 4, an international coalition aimed at strengthening the global response to the rapidly evolving threat of climate change. America is now the only country in the world not participating in the …

Demand for cooling is being overlooked in the fight against climate change. As temperatures and extreme heatwaves increase, more and more people across the world are relying on cooling to stay safe and comfortable. According to the IEA the power …

To “build back better”, we must make sure economic recovery plans also foster resilience to climate change. Debt-for-climate swaps could offer countries debt relief in exchange for a specific commitment to environmental goals. Debt swaps need to free up resources, …

Plagued by heatwaves and wildfires thought to be direct consequences of climate change, the state of California took drastic action this week, by announcing its plan to eliminate sales of new cars equipped with internal combustion engines and move to …

The International Day for Clean Air for blue skies is an annual event to champion global action on air pollution. Business and industry have a key role to play to reduce air pollution, since many of their activities cause emissions. The World …