Panama Canal Faces Water Crisis Amid Climate Change Threats
The Panama Canal is a man-made waterway that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. It is 50 miles long and consists of a series of locks that raise ships 26 meters above sea level. This allows ships to cross the Isthmus of Panama, a mountain range separating the two oceans. The canal is a vital […]
The Hydrogen Rainbow: Lighting the Path to a Clean Energy Future
Hydrogen gas may appear colourless, but the emerging hydrogen industry envisions a vibrant rainbow full of potential. From black to blue to green, the shades describe production methods with vastly different environmental impacts. As global hydrogen demand grows, estimated to reach 530 million metric tons by 2050, the rainbow is a sustainability guidepost for the […]
Cost of Climate Change
The historic decision at #COP28 to establish a loss and damage fund marks a new chapter in climate justice. As the first recipients are selected, prioritising principles of fairness, openness, and grassroots-led efforts is essential. Decisions about allocating resources should aim to level the playing field for vulnerable groups and be made transparently. Most importantly, […]
Seabed Trawling and Its Overlooked Contribution to Global Carbon Emissions
A recent study by scientists at Utah State University found that seabed trawling releases about 340 million tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere each year. That is nearly 1 per cent of global CO2 emissions, a major contribution that has been overlooked until now. Their studies suggest that about 55% of the carbon released […]
Microplastics: The Invisible Threat Demanding Urgent Global Action
Microplastics have flooded the farthest reaches of our planet! This is no longer a problem we can brush away or bury out of sight. Tiny toxin-absorbing plastics have already infiltrated human bloodstreams and organs. Left unchecked, the impacts on health could be devastating from infertility to cancer to brain disorders. Our oceans churn with over […]
The 5 Resets: Rewiring for Resilience in a High-Stress World
A nice read on “5 Resets” as described by Aditi Nerurkar to rewire our brain and body for less stress and more resilience! The First Reset: Get Clear on What Matters Most• Take time to reflect on your values and what is truly important to you.• Prioritize your tasks and responsibilities based on these values.• […]
Carbon Impacts of Concrete
The cement industry presents a significant challenge in global CO2 emissions, contributing to over 7% of the total. The traditional process of cement production is highly energy-intensive. It emits a considerable amount of CO2 from burning fossil fuels to achieve the high temperatures needed in kilns and from the chemical reactions that occur during the […]
Rethinking Food Safety in the Age of Plastic Packaging
From the moment a container of yogurt leaves the factory to the instant it rests on our tables, it has undergone a journey fraught with invisible dangers. These dangers come in the form of plasticizers chemicals used to imbue plastics with flexibility and durability. Chief among these are phthalates and bisphenols like BPA, substances that […]
Leveraging Climate Finance and Blended Funding for Water Resilience
Closing the vast financing gap for water security and climate resilience will require mobilizing funds from multiple sources – public, private, and innovative climate finance mechanisms – and blending them effectively. Traditional funding (government budgets and aid) is insufficient on its own, given estimates that $114–150 billion per year is needed to meet global water and […]
The Race to Renewables: Are We Ready?
The reality is undeniable: fossil fuels, the bedrock of our industrial and technological progress, are finite. The question is not if they will run out but when. And when they do, how prepared will we be to transition to a world powered entirely by renewable energy? Renewable sources supply 10 to 20 per cent of […]