Image Credit: skynext/123rf.com A recent study conducted by Dutch consultancy CE Delft suggests that implementing a modest tax on airline tickets could significantly reduce the aviation sector’s carbon footprint and generate substantial revenue for climate initiatives. The report, commissioned by the Global Solidarity Levies Task Force, estimates that such a tax could raise over €100…
Image Credit: onlineexpress/123rf.com In a groundbreaking study from the University of Helsinki, researchers have uncovered an unexpected connection between Adélie penguins and climate regulation in Antarctica. The study highlights the significant role that penguin droppings play in atmospheric processes, suggesting that these beloved birds contribute to climate stability in their frigid habitat. Over a two-month…
Image Credit: edhar/123rf.com Two prominent American scientific organizations, the American Meteorological Society (AMS) and the American Geophysical Union (AGU), are stepping up to continue vital climate research that has faced uncertainty under the current political climate. This initiative follows the Trump administration’s decision to reevaluate the contributions of 400 scientists involved in the National Climate…
Image Credit: Rehearsal images for THE HERDS. Cape Town. Photographed by Ant Strack A large-scale public art project titled The Herds is making its way through cities across Africa and Europe, using life-sized animal puppets to raise awareness about the climate crisis. The initiative began on April 10 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo,…
Image Credit: Tânia Rêgo/ABr, CC BY 3.0 BR , via Wikimedia Commons The recent passing of Pope Francis has prompted a reflection on his influential role as a leader not only within the Catholic Church but also in the global climate movement. Renowned for his humility and commitment to social justice, Pope Francis consistently advocated…
Image Credit: 1xpert/123rf.com The European Space Agency (ESA) is preparing to launch its Biomass satellite on April 29 from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. This innovative satellite is set to transform the way scientists monitor forests and assess carbon storage on Earth. After more than a decade of development, Biomass will embark on a five-year…
Image Credit: Moonbeam 7 98, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons The University of Sussex has announced the launch of the UK’s first undergraduate degree focused on climate justice, sustainability, and development, set to commence in 2026. This innovative Bachelor of Arts program aims to meet the increasing demand for expertise in climate politics,…
Image Credit: kasto/123rf.com San Francisco State University (SF State) is poised to become the first major public university in the United States to mandate a climate justice course for all students prior to graduation. This initiative, set to take effect in the fall of 2026, aims to ensure that students are well-versed in both the…
Image Credit: romk123rf/123rf.com In Michigan, researchers are exploring the potential of the sweet crabapple, or Malus coronaria, to safeguard the future of commercial apple production against climate change. The sweet crabapple blooms weeks later than popular apple varieties such as Honeycrisp and Fuji, allowing it to avoid the damaging effects of spring frosts that threaten…
As global temperatures continued to rise and extreme weather events became more frequent, 2024 also marked a year of notable achievements in the realm of climate and environmental protection. Here’s a look at seven impactful developments that may not have made headlines but represent significant progress for our planet. The UK Phases Out Coal In…
