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Publisher: Planet Critical
2024-05-30Overpopulation: From 8 billion to 3
Phoebe Barnard is a biologist, global change scientist, and policy analyst with decades of experience confronting some of the most pressing problems of our time, bridging the gap between academia and government. She’s also CEO of the Stable Plane...Phoebe Barnard is a biologist, global change scientist, and policy analyst with decades of experience confronting some of the most pressing problems of our time, bridging the gap between academia and government. She’s also CEO of the Stable Plane... -
Publisher: YouTube
2024-01-31The Race to Save the Panama Canal
History of Panama canel and consequences of Climate change on our economy. The issue is that due to climate change we have reduced rain fall and this has endagered the Panama Canal. [00:01] Panama Canal facing water shortage - Water scarcity causing...History of Panama canel and consequences of Climate change on our economy. The issue is that due to climate change we have reduced rain fall and this has endagered the Panama Canal. [00:01] Panama Canal facing water shortage - Water scarcity causing... -
Publisher: Washington Post
2023-08-17Here is where water is running out in the world and why
A new analysis from the World Resources Institute (WRI) reveals that by 2050, an additional billion people will be living in areas with high water stress. The Middle East and North Africa are the most water-stressed regions, while South Asia is th...A new analysis from the World Resources Institute (WRI) reveals that by 2050, an additional billion people will be living in areas with high water stress. The Middle East and North Africa are the most water-stressed regions, while South Asia is th... -
Publisher: NYTimes
2023-07-16As Climate Shocks Multiply, Designers Seek Holy Grail: Disaster-Proof Homes
As climate change leads to more extreme weather events, designers are focusing on creating disaster-proof homes to protect against climate shocks. Geodesic domes and other resilient home designs are gaining attention from climate-conscious home bu...As climate change leads to more extreme weather events, designers are focusing on creating disaster-proof homes to protect against climate shocks. Geodesic domes and other resilient home designs are gaining attention from climate-conscious home bu... -
Publisher: NYTimes
2023-05-09How to Think About Green Industrial Policy
The Inflation Reduction Act, enacted by the Biden administration, is a climate bill that offers subsidies to businesses and consumers to adopt green technologies. While the protectionist aspects of the legislation have irked other nations, the buy...The Inflation Reduction Act, enacted by the Biden administration, is a climate bill that offers subsidies to businesses and consumers to adopt green technologies. While the protectionist aspects of the legislation have irked other nations, the buy... -
Publisher: Sant'Egidio
2022-04-12Jeffrey Sachs To save our planet what we must have is the accountability of all for the Common Good
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Publisher: Common Dreams
2019-10-06We Need Biodiversity-Based Agriculture to Solve the Climate Crisis
Biodiversity-based agriculture is necessary to solve the climate crisis. The Earth's biodiversity has evolved over 4 billion years and can sustain life, but our fossil fuel-based economy has disrupted key climate systems and pushed species to extin...Biodiversity-based agriculture is necessary to solve the climate crisis. The Earth's biodiversity has evolved over 4 billion years and can sustain life, but our fossil fuel-based economy has disrupted key climate systems and pushed species to extin... -
Publisher: The Conversation
2019-09-12China is positioned to lead on climate change as the US rolls back its policies
Efforts to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Action: A Focus on China's Policies and Challenges 1. U.N. Secretary-General's Call for Climate Action: - U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres has urged nations to intensify efforts in redu...Efforts to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Action: A Focus on China's Policies and Challenges 1. U.N. Secretary-General's Call for Climate Action: - U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres has urged nations to intensify efforts in redu... -
Publisher: Rolling Stone
2019-05-19Fossil Fuel Subsidies Cost U.S. More than Defense Budget: We need structural change
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reported that the United States spent more on fossil fuel subsidies than on defense in 2015, with $649 billion allocated to coal, oil, and gas subsidies compared to $599 billion on defense. These subsidies, wh...The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reported that the United States spent more on fossil fuel subsidies than on defense in 2015, with $649 billion allocated to coal, oil, and gas subsidies compared to $599 billion on defense. These subsidies, wh... -
Publisher: Democracy Now!
2019-02-21Vandana Shiva: We Must Fight Back Against the 1 Percent to Stop the Sixth Mass Extinction
Amy talks to Vandana Shiva, a world renowned climate activist who actually offers solutions for how we can fight climate change and save our food supply. She talks about global conglomerate who are killing the planet by promoting products that cont...Amy talks to Vandana Shiva, a world renowned climate activist who actually offers solutions for how we can fight climate change and save our food supply. She talks about global conglomerate who are killing the planet by promoting products that cont... -
Publisher: TEDx
2019-01-05Why renewables can not save the planet
Memories of camping in California and appreciation for wildlife led to a career in environmental activism, but technical and political challenges remain for renewable energy solutions. [00:00] Efforts to combat climate change encountered problems d...Memories of camping in California and appreciation for wildlife led to a career in environmental activism, but technical and political challenges remain for renewable energy solutions. [00:00] Efforts to combat climate change encountered problems d...
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