Hawaii is set to introduce a ‘green fee’ of $25 per visit on tourists from 2025 as an effort to address the environmental damage caused by excessive tourism. The proposed tax is expected to generate around $68 million annually for climate initiatives and to counteract the adverse effects caused by nearly 10 million tourists who […]

A significant environmental development is underway in South Dakota, where an $8 billion carbon pipeline is being planned. The significant project aims to capture CO2 emissions from ethanol fermentation, a key part of the biofuel production process. If successful, the project could capture up to 18 million metric tons of CO2 annually, marking a major […]

This week’s Climate Change Poster Collection highlights Microbial life, encompassing a vast array of organisms such as bacteria, archaea, viruses, fungi, and protists, represents some of the most ancient and diverse forms of life on our planet. These microscopic entities thrive in virtually every conceivable environment, from the deepest ocean trenches to the highest mountain […]

Renowned tech entrepreneur Bill Gates has consistently been a thought leader in the technology space, and his stance on artificial intelligence (AI) is no exception. Gates emphasizes that as we move further into the digital age, the ability to work effectively with AI tools will become more essential than understanding programs like Excel or even […]

A tragic incident in Iceland recently underlined the dangers of so-called “last chance tourism”, where travelers venture to rapidly disappearing glacial landscapes before they are lost to climate change. An American tourist was killed, and his girlfriend injured, during an ice cave collapse at the Breidamerkurjokull glacier. This unfortunate event has led to a temporary […]

This week’s Climate Change Poster Collection focuses on Cave Biodiversity. Cave ecosystems, with their unique and often fragile biodiversity, are some of the most intriguing yet overlooked natural habitats on Earth. These subterranean worlds, hidden away from the hustle and bustle of surface life, harbor a plethora of specialized organisms that have adapted to the […]

The ‘Rising Waters’ reporting project, generously funded by the Fourth Estate Fund, has been shedding light on the crucial issue of coastal erosion in North Carolina. Focusing specifically on beachfront houses at risk due to climate change, the project delves into the problem of not just storm-related flooding, but also the often overlooked high-tide flooding […]

Innovation and technology merge in a pioneering program that has successfully reduced contrail formation by 54% using artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive mapping. This groundbreaking initiative showcases the potential for AI to significantly mitigate the environmental impact of air travel. The innovative program leveraged a combination of extensive datasets, including satellite imagery, weather, and flight […]

The rapid modernization of Nigeria coupled with the adverse impacts of climate change is forcing cattle herders, a majority of whom belong to the Fulani ethnic group, to adapt to new landscapes and routines. These herders are finding themselves compelled to move their herds into city centers due to the loss of traditional grazing lands […]

This week’s Climate Change Poster Collection focuses on Infrastructure, encompasses the fundamental facilities and systems that support the functioning of a society, including roads, bridges, buildings, utilities, and communication networks. These critical components are the backbone of modern civilization, enabling everything from daily commutes to global trade. However, the escalating effects of climate change pose […]