Every year when winter arrives, India’s capital region, Delhi is choked by smog and smoke. Experts say there are already solutions waiting to be implemented, but more political will is needed to clear the air....
The green skills gap represents a critical challenge in the pursuit of global climate goals, with estimates indicating a potential shortfall of up to 7 million workers by 2030, particularly in key sectors such as...
The landslide in southern Kerala state is the latest in a string of environmental disasters, prompting questions over whether India needs to take climate change more seriously. Prasanna Kumar, a survivor of the deadly landslides that...
Significant advances are being made in artificial intelligence, and more data is being collected than ever before. However, we are not as innovative as we could be. It would be nice if innovation could happen “just by...
The reasons for Ethiopia’s food crisis are complex, but one is drought worsened by planetary heating. Some are turning towards climate-smart agriculture (CSA) as a way to alleviate the problem. “Some days, I’m able to...
Ever wondered why a flight is so much cheaper than taking the train? Time to wrap your head around fuel tax. You pay fuel tax when you fill up your car or ride a train,...
An array of climate funds promise to help poorer countries either stop climate change or adapt to its consequences. But what do they actually cover, and why is it all so contentious? Fossil fuels powered...
As extreme heatwaves, storms and wildfires increase in severity and frequency, a comparatively new kind of research called weather attribution studies determines whether they are linked to human-caused climate change. From prolonged periods of extreme heat...
With the acquisition, ExxonMobil will command a dominant position over the top oilfield in the United States. Fossil fuel emissions are considered the main drivers of climate change. ExxonMobil has sealed a $59.5 billion (€56...
Words like green buildings, green vehicles, green textiles, and more of this kind have been buzzing for a while… but are they all really green? The first thing that would strike most of us when...
Climate change; biodiversity loss; soil, water, and air pollution are amongst the environmental damages that are threatening human well-being and sustainable livelihoods up-close. Having said that, these degradation elements pose significant risks to economic activity...
As the first-ever Africa Climate Summit kicks off on Monday in Nairobi, Kenya, some representatives in attendance are wondering whether the political elite will match their words with meaningful action. Innocent Tshilombo arrived in Kenya as...