Energy is in the bull’s eye of efforts at climate change mitigation. Globally, the energy sector is currently undergoing significant systems-wide transition and transformation driven by the inevitable shift to renewables as alternatives to fossil fuels. This is an irreversible response to the requirement of...
The world is currently facing a climate emergency, which requires immediate and drastic action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and avoid catastrophic consequences for both humanity and the planet. The establishment of a green economy that promotes equitable employment and social justice while protecting the...
Climate change is undoubtedly one of the most pressing challenges of our time. The phenomenon has far-reaching consequences on every aspect of our lives. Life and living on planet Earth now face an existential threat. Everyone must know about this and take action to avert...
Since the United Nations' adoption of the "Environmental Perspective to the Year 2000 and Beyond -- a framework to Guide" in 1987, global awareness of environmental issues has taken a significant turn. Presently, the world is more conscious of the peril human activities pose to...
Throughout history, wildfires have been a prevalent natural disaster, wreaking havoc on both ecosystems and human settlements. Recently, a heatwave and wildfires in parts of the Northern Hemisphere led to record-breaking temperatures across the globe. A few days ago, the BBC reported the evacuation of...
As the world grapples with the consequences of climate change, heat waves are becoming more frequent and intense. With Europe currently suffering from its own scorching heat wave, there is growing concern that the situation will deteriorate further in the future. Understanding the trends and...
It is a scorching summer in Europe. No thanks to an extreme heat wave breezing across the region which has pushed temperatures to all-time highs. In Italy, temperatures are predicted to soar to a blistering 45°C, surpassing a record 48.8°C seen in Sicily in 2021....
Divestments from fossils are significant but more is expected from the Church beyond the mere acceptance of climate science The 2015 Paris Agreement was a significant landmark in the global move on climate mitigation. The urgency of the energy transition is increasingly acute as the world...
The world needs a ‘financial systems transition’ to swiftly and adequately mobilize funding for mitigation and adaptation Around 1,500 people, including 40 world leaders, gathered in Paris recently for the "Summit for a Global Finance Pact" to discuss pressing global issues such as climate change, global...