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The Earth is Groaning: A Catastrophic Climatic Shift Unlocks the Fury of the Planet

September 15, 2024

As we navigate this new era of climatic instability, the recent enormous landslide in Greenland's Dickson Fjord serves as a stark reminder that our planet is reshaping itself in ways we can barely comprehend. The event, which sent a 200-meter-high tsunami wave crashing through the fjord and created

science

The Mysterious Hum of Greenland: A Landslide, a Tsunami, and a Warning About an Uncharted Future

September 15, 2024

The story begins with a typical Arctic weather scenario: a melting glacier, a giant landslide, and a massive tsunami wave, which in turn triggered a series of events that would shake the scientific community to its core. In the remote region of Dickson Fjord, eastern Greenland, a 4,000-foot-tall mou

environment

Heavy Rain Devastates Central and Eastern Europe: What's Behind the Floods?

September 15, 2024

As the heaviest rain in decades pummeled central and eastern Europe, at least six people lost their lives, and widespread destruction left a trail of devastation. But what's behind this extreme weather event? Is it just a freak occurrence or is there more to it? The slow-moving low-pressure system

environment

Torrential Rains Unleash Chaos in Central Europe: A Flood of Uncertainty

September 15, 2024

As torrential rains pounded Central Europe, the region was thrown into chaos, with massive evacuations and floodwaters reaching extreme levels. The Czech Republic was particularly hard hit, with authorities declaring the highest flood warnings in almost 90 places across the country. The situation wa

opinion

Unlocking Africa's Ecosystems: A Key to the Planet's Future

September 13, 2024

Africa's ecosystems are the unsung heroes of the continent's future, and by extension, the future of the planet. These natural wonders have been the backbone of African cultures and societies for millennia, supporting an incredible array of biodiversity and playing a critical role in regulating the

opinion

Will the United Nations Summit of the Future Change the Course of Humanity?

September 13, 2024

We're at a crossroads – a perfect storm of wars, inequality, climate change, and technological advancements has left humanity in turmoil. But, instead of giving up, it's time for us to take collective responsibility to shape a better future. The United Nations' Summit of the Future, happening this m

politics

A Mixed Message: Harris's Ambiguous Stance on Climate Change

September 12, 2024

While Senator Harris may have touted her commitment to a clean energy economy, her recent comments on the debate stage have sparked concerns about her stance on fossil fuels. By embracing oil and gas production, she may be appealing to swing voters, but could this moderate position alienate her clim

opinion

Invest in Rural Economies for a Stable World: Breaking the Cycle of Hunger, Poverty, and Conflict

September 12, 2024

War drives hunger, and hunger drives war, but what if the opposite is true? Investing in food security can be a precursor to peace. One billion people live in fragile situations, where the combination of violence, weak governance, and natural disasters makes crises inevitable. Investing in rural eco

finance

California's Proposition 4: A Borrowing Binge or Wise Investment?

September 12, 2024

California's Proposition 4 is set to borrow $10 billion to fund a plethora of environmental projects. But is this measure more about politics than sound policy? After this year's budget debacle, the state should be focusing on cutting debt, not increasing it. The measure's 100+ programs lack a sens

environment

A Game-Changing Move Towards Climate-Friendly Batteries: Ohio's New Metals Refinery

September 11, 2024

Imagine a world where the metals crucial to addressing climate change are extracted in an environmentally friendly way, avoiding the damage of open pit mining and preventing metals from ending up in landfills. This is the vision of Nth Cycle, a company that's pioneering a new approach to extracting