The Fordham Summer Leaders Academy has introduced a hands-on STEM program known as FRESH Air. This innovative program provides high school students the unique opportunity to study air quality and climate impact under the guidance of a Fordham Physics professor. The central objective of the program is to deepen students’ understanding of the connection between […]

The 2023 drought that devastated the Amazon rainforest was a stark reminder of the threats posed by climate change. This catastrophic event led to the draining of major rivers, sparked widespread wildfires, and posed a significant threat to the livelihoods of millions of people. The Amazon River and its tributaries reached record low levels, a […]

Today’s Climate Change Poster Collection highlights Carbon sinks. These are elements of the environment that absorb more carbon from the atmosphere than they release. These include plants, the ocean, and soil. These natural systems play a crucial role in the carbon cycle, an essential process that balances the carbon flow between the atmosphere and organisms on […]

As the Education Director for Farmshare Austin, Michelle Akindiya is no stranger to the challenges that come with maintaining crop production. However, the unpredictable weather patterns brought on by climate change have added an extra layer of difficulty to her role. From extreme heat to unexpected cold snaps, these erratic conditions are making it harder […]

The GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf and The R&A are taking significant strides to tackle the pressing issue of climate and carbon impact in golf. Through a class that will host a series of discussions, the organizations aim to shed light on the importance of greenkeeping and the role it plays in maintaining sustainability in […]

Today’s Climate Change Poster Collection highlights Smart Grid. The advent of renewable energy sources like wind and solar power is indeed a significant step towards a sustainable future. However, their weather-dependent and intermittent energy output pose unique challenges. This is where smart grids can make a significant impact, aiding in the transition to renewable energy. […]

The world of aviation is on the brink of a paradigm shift, with electric aircraft holding the promise of mitigating the environmental impacts of aviation. This is according to a pioneering life cycle assessment of an all-electric aircraft conducted by researchers at Chalmers University of Technology. The study revealed that electric aircraft have a lower […]

Climate change is no longer a distant concern but a pressing issue that is drastically impacting various sectors, from household finances to electric grids. This shift in focus towards mitigating carbon emissions and managing their effects is leading to a significant adjustment in the economic landscape. Recently, a major economics conference delved into these concerns, […]

Set to embark on its maiden voyage on January 27, 2023, the ‘Icon of the Seas’ by Royal Caribbean boasts the title of the world’s largest cruise ship. Spanning over 1,000 feet and weighing around 250,000 gross registered tons, this behemoth of a ship is an impressive sight to behold. The ‘Icon of the Seas’ […]

Today’s Climate Change Poster Collection highlights Albedo effect. Albedo is a fascinating scientific concept. Simply put, it measures the amount of reflected sunlight from a surface. It is represented as a percentage or decimal between 0 and 1. A value of 0 indicates complete absorption, meaning a surface absorbs all sunlight and reflects none. On […]