The Hidden Cost of Progress: How Policy Fuels Environmental Racism and the Fight for Climate Justice
Environmental racism, disproportionately harms marginalised communities worldwide, but through activism, legal action, and policy reforms, progress toward equitable and sustainable solutions is possible.
Among the global fight against climate change, the selfless efforts of unsung heroes light our way.
As the world is celebrating the festivities, Victoria forest (Grampians National park) is grappling for survival. The recent Grampian fire has left a trail of destruction and devastation in its wake, displacing countless individuals, causing irreparable loss, and inflicting significant damage on the environment.
Indigenous knowledge is often overlooked in modern design and engineering despite its proven resilience over centuries.
Africa is disproportionately vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather events are threatening the livelihoods of millions of Africans. However, the intersection of climate change and gender is often overlooked in policy discussions and decision-making processes.
Around the world, young leaders are rising up against the injustices of the current dominant world system, placing themselves at the forefront due to the generational stakes involved alongside their moral imperatives.
In the heart of Mexico, the state of Guanajuato, the local Fire Brigade and volunteers unite monthly to address the effects of climate change in the region's woodlands with a strong sense of community.
Africa’s mangrove forests spanning thousands of kilometers along its coastlines are unsung climate heroes, quietly capturing carbon at rates far greater than tropical rainforests.
A apocalyptic series of wildfires has ravaged the Los Angeles metropolitan area, fueled by a combination of factors including climate change, drought, and powerful winds. The devastating impact of these wildfires extends beyond the physical damage, highlighting the interconnected threats of climate change, mental health, and loss.
My drives towards research couldn't allow me, but push me to watch closely and study the Planetary Boundaries Science body. Which as an environmentalist, I tried as much as possible to extend the knowledge gain from this great piece. This will serve as the introductory as we shall further expand the study.
The 2015 Paris Agreement marked a turning point in international climate governance, as nations worldwide pledged to combat climate change through concerted efforts.
The climate crisis is no longer a distant threat; it's a harsh reality. Rising temperatures, devastating natural disasters, and unpredictable weather patterns are becoming the new norm.