An Effective and Impactful Project: Restoring Livelihoods in War-torn Tigray
A community rising from the ashes of conflict In the wake of the devastating two-year war that ravaged Ethiopia’s Tigray region from November 2020 to…
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Analysis: 95% of Countries Miss UN Deadline to Submit 2035 Climate Pledges
Nearly 95% of countries have missed a UN deadline to submit new climate pledges for 2035, Carbon Brief analysis shows Just 13 of the 195…
Landmark Moment for Berlin’s Heating Transition: BTB Bids Farewell to Coal
On 20 March 2025, Berlin marked a major milestone in its energy transition. Blockheizkraftwerks- Träger- und Betreibergesellschaft mbH (BTB) – one of the city’s district…
Half the World’s People Depend on Rice. New Research Says Climate Change Will Make it Toxic
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Eight of the Top 10 Online Shows Are Spreading Climate Misinformation
Gone are the days when “Global warming isn’t real” was the primary claim of those most vocally opposed to climate action. As more people experience…
What Can Psychology Offer Biodiversity Protection?
The new field of conservation psychology offers valuable lessons for protecting the world’s wildlife — as well as ourselves. In recent weeks and months, Donald…
For Climate and Livelihoods, Africa Bets Big on Solar Mini-grids
Posted by: Victoria Uwemedimo and Katarina Zimmer, Knowable Magazine, March 12, 2025 Nigeria is pioneering the development of small, off-grid solar panel installations to bring…
African Fishers ‘Ignored’ Despite Vital Role
Africa’s small-scale fishers are being overlooked in policymaking, despite providing the most stock and nutritional value of any region, according to new analysis. The study…
Unveiling the Antarctic ‘Plastisphere’, a Unique and Potentially Hazardous New Ecosystem – New Research
Antarctica, the world’s most remote, harsh and pristine continent, is not free from marine pollution. Where human activity goes, plastic debris inevitably follows. What might…
(Under)standing Rock Sioux
First came the project. A 1,100-mile pipeline to carry around 750,000 barrels of crude oil daily from North Dakota through South Dakota, Iowa, and Illinois….
The Long and Winding Road of Decarbonization
The goal of climate neutrality by 2050 is still far, too far away. A brief reflection on the obstacle course we are facing today. The…
Last Call for Sustainable Aviation
The human body is not made for flying, but mankind has managed to reach the sky and soar through the air by crafting brilliant inventions. …
China-Saudi Relations, BRI in Saudi: Opportunities, Challenges, Prospects
From 1949 to 1990, the two countries were suspicious of each other. China and Saudi Arabia established diplomatic relations in July 1990. But bilateral relations…