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Senegal is witnessing a surge in urban cycling, with more residents in cities like Dakar turning to bicycles as a sustainable and affordable mode of transport. The trend is being driven by growing concerns over traffic congestion, air pollution, and the rising cost of fuel. Cycling offers a viable alternative that not only reduces carbon […]

Brazil’s ambitious green bond program, designed to finance environmentally sustainable projects, has gotten off to a slow start, raising concerns over the country’s ability to meet its climate goals. Despite issuing green bonds worth billions of dollars, the country has struggled to attract sufficient investments into critical initiatives such as renewable energy, reforestation, and sustainable

As the European Union moves closer to implementing carbon tariffs, new green steel companies are positioning themselves to reap significant rewards. With the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) set to target carbon-intensive imports, firms producing low-emission, sustainable steel are set to benefit from a competitive edge. The move is aimed at reducing carbon leakage

New climate data confirms that 2024 is on track to be the first year in recorded history to breach the 1.5°C global warming limit set by the Paris Agreement. According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the Earth’s average temperature is expected to exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, driven by both long-term climate trends and

New research suggests that efforts to plant trees in the Arctic to combat climate change could have unintended consequences, potentially exacerbating global warming rather than alleviating it. While forestation is often seen as a solution to absorb carbon dioxide and reduce greenhouse gases, scientists warn that introducing trees to the Arctic could disrupt the region’s

At COP16, environmental leaders are pushing for the integration of ‘green water’ measures into the Global Biodiversity Framework to tackle biodiversity loss and water scarcity. Green water—water stored in the soil, vital for agriculture and ecosystems—accounts for 90% of the water used in global agriculture, yet it remains largely neglected in conventional water management strategies.

As COP29 concludes, climate advocates are cautiously optimistic about global progress, despite the potential return of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency. During his previous term, Trump’s administration rolled back numerous environmental regulations, withdrew the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement, and promoted policies that prioritized fossil fuel development. These actions created significant setbacks for

The Bahamas is urgently warning that it lacks the financial resources to address the escalating climate risks threatening its islands. Rising sea levels, stronger hurricanes, and increased flooding are jeopardizing the nation’s key industries, including tourism and agriculture. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)’s latest report, released in March 2023, the Caribbean

As climate change accelerates, three of Europe’s most influential cities—Amsterdam, London, and Madrid—are facing escalating risks that threaten their economies, infrastructure, and public health. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the European Environment Agency (EEA), these cities could experience severe disruptions by 2050 due to rising sea levels, extreme weather events,

Recent experiments led by researchers at the Penn State have provided compelling evidence that water ferns, particularly Azolla, could be a sustainable solution to global food insecurity. These aquatic plants, known for their rapid growth and nutrient-rich profile, may play a crucial role in addressing the challenges of feeding a growing population.   In their