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A Threat to Climate Research: Trump Administration Cuts $4m in Funding to Ivy League University
The Trump administration has dealt a significant blow to climate research in the United States, cutting off nearly $4 million in federal funding to Princeton University’s prestigious climate research department….
Cyclone Freddy: Surviving the Aftermath
Devastating Consequences In March 2023, Cyclone Freddy ravaged the rural locality of Mtemangawa, Traditional Authority (T/A) Malemia in Nsanje District, leaving a trail of destruction and despair. Joyce Keston, a…
UCC’s A Brush With Climate: The High-Tech Hairdresser Initiative
Trained to Talk Climate, Touched by Politics University College Cork’s A Brush With Climate is equipping Irish hairdressers and barbers with the skills to engage clients in conversations about climate…
Accessing Climate Finance: Overcoming the Hurdles of Developing Bankable Proposals
The Need for Capacity Building In order to access climate finance, developing nations must have the capacity to develop strong, well-structured project proposals that meet international funding requirements. However, this…
Heat Pumps to Get a Boost in British Columbia
Rebate Program Expansion The Canadian government has announced a significant expansion of its rebate program for heat pumps, with a focus on installing over 8,000 units in homes across the…
Exploring Climate Action through the Lens of Seniors
Next week, the Okanagan College Speakers Series will launch its inaugural season with a thought-provoking documentary that sheds light on the climate crisis from an unexpected angle: seniors. The film,…
Food System Disruptions: A Transition of Unavoidable Proportions
The Growing Pressures on Food Systems Climate-induced droughts and extreme weather events Agriculture as a primary driver of environmental degradation Biodiversity loss and nitrogen pollution The food system is facing…
The Great Atlantic Myth
The Gulf Stream System: Separating Fact from Fiction Introduction to the Gulf Stream System The Gulf Stream System is a critical component of the Earth’s climate, particularly in maintaining the…
The Healing Power of Music in the Face of Climate Crisis
Rara Sekar closes her eyes in meditation after performing a song that speaks of rays of light that cut through the fog as one political prisoner faced death more than…
Notable Open Access Research Articles: 10 April 2025
Here are some notable open access research articles published recently. Physics of Climate Change Global and regional drivers for exceptional climate extremes in 2023-2024: beyond the new normal, Minobe et…
The Growing Environmental Impact of AI Chip Manufacturing
In the year 2023, the world witnessed the emergence of AI as a revolutionary force, transforming the way we live and work. As AI technology advanced, its energy consumption skyrocketed,…
The Trump Administration’s Energy Executive Order: A Threat to State Climate Change Laws?
The newly signed executive order by President Donald Trump has sparked concerns among state officials and environmental groups that his Department of Justice may take legal action against state laws…