The Creativity of Youth is Changing Mindsets on Climate Change Climate change and biodiversity crises are a global concern. Despite the daunting environmental challenges, young people today are not intimidated by them. Instead, they are moving with the times and using their creativity and modern technologies to tackle these problems. […]
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Health Risks from Wildfire Smog in North America Highlight Climate Change Failures
Amnesty International Director Speaks out About Wildfire Risks Marta Schaaf, the Director of Climate, Economic and Social Justice, and Corporate Accountability Programme at Amnesty International, has voiced her concern over the risks posed by more than 400 wildfires that are currently burning across Canada. The smoke from these wildfires has […]
Climate Emergency in Pictures: A Year’s Worth of Photos that Define the Crisis.
Climate Emergencies Across the Globe: A Reminder on World Environment Day June 5th is celebrated as World Environment Day. On this day, we acknowledge our responsibility to protect the Earth and its natural resources for future generations. However, the reality is that our planet is facing a severe crisis due […]
Achieving Net Zero by 2050: Why COP28 Must Prioritize Phasing Out Fossil Fuels
Human Rights Watch Urges Fossil Fuel Phaseout at COP28 Climate Talks in Bonn The Human Rights Watch has called on governments and advocates attending the UN climate talks in Bonn from June 5 to 15, 2023, to demand ambitious and rights-respecting climate action. Bonn conference is a precursor to the […]
The Urgent Need for International Efforts to Tackle Pakistan’s Deadly Heatwaves
Amnesty International has released a new report titled ‘A Burning Emergency: Extreme heat and the right to health in Pakistan‘ that highlights the urgent need for global action to combat the impacts of extreme heat on people’s lives and rights. The report reveals the devastating consequences of extreme heat on […]
The Climate Crisis and LGBTQIA2S+ Communities: Exploring Disproportionate Impacts
Disproportionate Impacts of Climate Crisis on the LGBTQIA2S+ Community The climate crisis is affecting everyone on this planet, but marginalized groups, including LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, are experiencing disproportionate impacts. These groups are more likely to experience poverty, discrimination, and violence, which in turn limits their ability to access resources and adapt […]
“UN urged to take action against fossil fuel industry’s interference in Global Plastic Treaty”
UN urged to prevent fossil fuel industry from sabotaging Global Plastic Treaty negotiations Over 150 civil society groups and scientists, including renowned primatologist and United Nations Messenger of Peace Dr. Jane Goodall, have signed an open letter to the United Nations (UN), urging it to take action to prevent the […]
“IPCC Urges Drastic Emissions Cuts by 2030 to Ensure Sustainable Future, Say Climate Experts”
IPCC Reports Increase in Risks to Health and Ecosystems Unless Quick Action is Taken to Reduce Emissions A new climate report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warns that extreme weather condition such as heatwaves and heavier rainfall will pose severe threats to human health and natural ecosystems […]
“Shining a Light on Environmental Concerns: Earth Hour Returns”
Earth Hour: A Symbolic Event to Draw Our Attention to the Environment Among the many challenges that we face as a society, the issue of environmental sustainability and climate change is undoubtedly one of the most pressing. Every year, on the last Saturday of March, millions of people around the […]
Italian Citizens and Organizations Band Together to Sue ENI for Violating Human Rights and Contributing to Climate Change
Italian citizens and organizations file a lawsuit against fossil fuel company ENI for its alleged contribution to climate change, resulting in past and future damages that violate human rights. The lawsuit also implicates ENI‘s main shareholders, the Ministry of Economy and Finance and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.p.A, as the […]