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'Code Red for Humanity' - The Latest IPCC Climate Change Report Warns of Serious Consequences
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released a new report that urges us to take climate change more seriously.

Surabhi Paraki
Aug 25, 20214 min read


Climate Change Effects in Latin America and the Caribbean | World Series Part 1
Even though Latin America and the Caribbean contribute only little to global emissions, they have to experience devastating climate effects.

Olivia Eugenia
Aug 22, 20215 min read


Devastating Floods in China and Europe: Things to Learn and Precautions to Follow
As if Coronavirus had not dreaded the world enough, deadly floods came into play in different regions, predominantly in Europe and China.

Mayuri Chaudhuri
Aug 12, 20217 min read


4 Serious Health Impacts We Face Because of Extreme Climate Change
Climate change and global warming have impacted the earth’s ecosystem negatively by disrupting the earth’s natural and human health.

Olivia Eugenia
Jul 31, 20214 min read


Why Carbon Dioxide Levels are at an All-Time High and How We Can Reduce it?
CO2 in the atmosphere is at an all-time high since reliable measurements began 63 years ago.

Olivia Eugenia
Jun 28, 20214 min read


Vulnerability and Resilience to Climate Change Risks: a Focus on Asia and Africa
Cities are affected equally by the changing climate; however, different effects are seen across regions due to the difference in resources.

Olivia Eugenia
Jun 14, 20215 min read


Climate Change, its Effect on Our Planet, and How to Mitigate It
Climate change is the decisive crisis of our time and is happening even faster than feared.

Abdul-Qudus Oyekanmi
Jun 1, 20216 min read


Are Electric Vehicles Really Better for our Planet than Normal Cars?
The idea behind EVs is to provide environmental benefits, while also being economically affordable compared to conventional cars.

Olivia Eugenia
May 29, 20214 min read


2020: The hottest year and decade in record
We spent most of our 2020 indoors. Yet, analysis by NASA shows that 2020 was the warmest year on record, tying 2016 and its El Nino effect.

Olivia Eugenia
Apr 28, 20214 min read


What is the Paris Climate Agreement and Why do we need it to Mitigate Climate Change?
The Paris Climate Agreement is a “legally binding international treaty on climate change” (UNFCC).

Olivia Eugenia
Apr 14, 20214 min read


COVID-19 and Its Effect on the Environment and Climate Change
It is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic is a major crisis to humanity and health, but how does it impact our environment?

Olivia Eugenia
Mar 22, 20215 min read
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