Al Gore, former Vice President of the United States, has recently expressed his concerns regarding the future implications of climate change. In a chilling prediction, Gore has warned that climate change could potentially trigger a significant increase in international migration. He has shockingly stated that there could be as many as one billion climate refugees […]
Today’s Climate Change Poster Collection focus on Carbon Pricing. As the world grapples with the escalating threat of climate change, novel strategies are being devised and implemented to reduce harmful emissions. Among these, carbon pricing is emerging as a favored global strategy. This concept, premised on the ‘polluter pays’ principle, involves accounting for the external […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is undoubtedly one of the most discussed topics in the tech world today, currently experiencing what is known as the “peak of inflated expectations” in the Gartner Hype Cycle. This phase often leads to future disappointment due to unrealistic expectations set on the technology. The potential risks and benefits of AI have […]
The recent ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in India brought to light the struggles that players endure due to extreme heat and humidity. The harsh weather conditions raised alarming concerns about the future of cricket in a continually warming world. Players grappled with muscle cramps and heat exhaustion, casting a shadow over the tournament and […]
Ian Billick, a field biologist by profession and the mayor of Crested Butte, Colorado, has been at the forefront of a revolutionary movement to curb greenhouse gas emissions in his town. His initiative aimed to ban natural gas hookups in new constructions, thereby pushing for a drastic reduction in building-related pollution. Crested Butte, a place […]
In 2023, the United States experienced an unprecedented number of natural disasters, each costing over a billion dollars. The tally reached a record 25 disasters, enveloping wildfires, extreme temperature fluctuations, and devastating floods. This surge in catastrophic events underscored the urgency of addressing climate change and fostering sustainable practices. To meet this global challenge, the […]
The Biden administration has recently unveiled an ambitious proposal to implement conservation measures for old-growth trees in national forests spread across the U.S. This decisive step is primarily designed to curtail logging, which has been identified as a significant contributory factor to the increased threats from wildfires, insects, and diseases—all of which are further aggravated […]
In a significant development, a state appeals court in Oregon has ruled that the rules for a program designed to limit greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel companies are invalid. The ruling, however, is based on an administrative error and does not challenge the authority of the state Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to implement […]
Today’s Climate Change Poster Collection focus on Green communities. The Green Communities program is an initiative that aims to promote practices that improve environmental quality, address climate change, and reduce development impacts on natural resources. This program recognizes the importance of incorporating sustainable strategies into community planning and development. One of the key focuses of […]
New York City’s Buildings Department has been laying the groundwork for the implementation of Local Law 97, a law that is designed to significantly reduce the use of natural gas and other fossil fuels in buildings larger than 25,000 square feet. The law is set to come into effect in 2024, and it is expected […]