Building a sustainable future
As the world continues to grapple with the effects of climate change, the annual Conferences of parties have become hallmark events for discussing the global response to this pressing issue. Yet, year after year, we see a familiar script play out, with lofty promises and empty commitments failing to adequately address the root cause of … Read more
“Let’s stop sleepwalking towards the destruction of our planet by climate change. Today, it is Pakistan, Tomorrow, it could be your country”, Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-general of the United Nations warns the world. Climate change and Pakistan are in the spotlight these days, and there is a reason. Let’s find out. What is climate change … Read more
Planet Earth is suffering from a climate disaster. The impacts of climate change are dreadful and are causing damage to both the well-being of human beings and the overall ecosystem. Mankind needs to accept climate change as a real issue that needs urgent action. In this regard, many climate change mitigation strategies have been proposed. … Read more
Climate change is happening at an alarming rate. Let me ask you a question, whose action matters the most, government, fossil fuel companies, or corporations? What if I say, your action matters the most? Surprised huh? You are the consumer; you have the power to make a difference. You and I and everyone out there … Read more
Climate change can be defined as the shift of climatic patterns mainly caused by greenhouse gases emitted from both natural systems and human activities. Climate crises have also occurred in the past, however, the recent change in climate can mainly be attributed to human activities. Since the industrial revolution, anthropogenic activities have caused the global … Read more
There is a delicate balance in nature. The atmosphere has a constant concentration of gases, which ensure the sustenance of life on Earth. An abnormal change in concentration can affect the overall balance of the globe. Even though climate change is an old phenomenon, in the last century it has taken an abrupt turn. Owing … Read more
ExxonMobil lobbying climate change is a term you hear frequently; right? What is ExxonMobil, what is the role of ExxonMobil in climate policies, and what are some of the allegations against the company? Let’s find out. ExxonMobil: An Introduction ExxonMobil formed on 30th November 1999, is a multinational American oil and gas corporation based in … Read more
Greenhouse Gas Emissions are the main driving forces of climate change. One of the most important and dangerous GHGs is Carbon dioxide. Each year industries all around the world emit trillions of tons of C02 into the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere acts as a shield around Earth, capturing more heat and thus causing … Read more
Highlights: The Earth is tilted with an angle of 23.5 degrees Climate change has shifted the Earth’s axis The primary reasons include the melting of glaciers and overuse of groundwater The change in axis will have drastic impacts on the seasonal variation and ecosystem of the globe Hello Folks! You are familiar with climate change … Read more
The increasing food demand is intensifying the pressure on the natural environment including biodiversity. Biodiversity and food security are related in a complex manner. Global food security is one of the biggest problems, yet global organizations are attempting to address it at the cost of biodiversity. This blog post will explore the trade-off between biodiversity … Read more