Category Archives: Sustainability & Climate Change

Recently, a cargo ship, Solong, collided with the US military-chartered oil tanker Stena Immaculate in the North Sea, about 10 miles off the coast of Hull, England. The crash, which occurred in broad daylight, caused a massive fire, leaving one crew member presumed dead and leading to the arrest of a 59-year-old man on suspicionContinue reading “Collision in the North Sea”

Climate change speeds up glacier melt by raising global temperatures, disrupting their natural balance. As glaciers shrink, freshwater supplies decline, and sea levels rise, increasing flood risks. While some cite natural variability, science shows human activity is the main cause. Cutting emissions is key to slowing the damage. The world’s glaciers are melting at anContinue reading “Glaciers Gone Faster Than Ever”

Fast, powerful winds are a major driver of wildfires, spreading flames rapidly by carrying embers and feeding oxygen to the fire. Climate change exacerbates this by increasing temperatures, prolonging droughts, and drying out vegetation, creating ideal conditions for fires to ignite and spread. Additionally, warming temperatures can intensify wind patterns, further fueling wildfires. This createsContinue reading “California’s Winds and Wildfires”

Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to grow. From powering voice assistants to revolutionizing industries like healthcare and finance, AI is gaining a growing role in our daily lives. Even simple advancements like a humanistic voice feature on ChatGPT demonstrate the continued increase in ability. However, at the same time, AI’s rapid expansion raises concerns about itsContinue reading “AI’s Impact on Sustainability”

With growing climatic concerns, it is necessary that policymakers consider the impact on biodiversity. Biodiversity is crucial for all essential life on Earth– maintaining ecosystem stability, providing resources like food and medicine, and supporting vital processes such as pollination and carbon absorption. Through geological and fossil records, scientists have determined that the Earth has undergone fiveContinue reading “The Sixth Great Extinction”

Though beautiful, Greece is notorious for its annual wildfires. Every summer, there is another wildfire, and this year proves to be one of the worst this country has faced. Beginning to spread into the suburbs of Athens after ignited in the northern fringes of the capital, the fires have forced thousands of residents and touristsContinue reading “Annual Wildfires in Greece”

Throughout history, fossil fuels have been indispensable for industrial efficiency but have concurrently posed a significant threat to climate stability due to their greenhouse gas emissions. Despite their role in driving economic growth, their environmental impact remains a pressing concern in the global effort to combat climate change. Recently, Europe announced a 9-year-plan to stayContinue reading “New Climate Plan in Europe”

Known as the Doomsday glacier because it has the ability to transform the world we live in, the Thwaites Glacier is one of Antarctica’s largest and most important glaciers. Spanning about 120 kilometers (75 miles) wide, it plays a crucial role in holding back the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, a massive ice region that containsContinue reading ““Doomsday” Glacier”

An increase in rainfall is a recognized consequence of climate change across various regions globally. As the planet continues to warm, the atmosphere retains more moisture, resulting in more frequent and intense precipitation events. This is not only backed up by observation, but is supported by scientific understanding that predicts a rise in precipitation levelsContinue reading “The Midwest–Too Much Rain”