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As the Climate Crisis Escalates, the Need For Innovative Solutions Grows
As 2023 comes to a close, scientists have publicly stated that it is on track to be the hottest year on record, with a current temperature that is 1.43 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial average. Scientists indicate that the last several years may have been...
Windcatchers: Could This Ancient Architectural Concept Help Mitigate Climate Change?
With the increasing urgency to minimize carbon emissions, leaders across diverse industries are actively exploring environmentally friendly alternatives to address some of the largest sources of emissions. Global temperatures have continued to soar, which has...
What’s behind Mexico City’s Escalating Water Crisis?
Mexico City is currently in the midst of a water crisis. An astonishing 20 million people live in the Mexico City metropolitan area, making it the largest metro area in North America. The Mexico City metro area gets most of its water from two sources: an underground...
COP28 Reaches Agreement to Move Away from Fossil Fuels amid Challenges and Criticism
The 2023 UN Climate Change Conference was held in Dubai from November 30 to December 12, as nearly 200 world leaders convened in the UAE capital to discuss the ongoing climate crisis. The event attracted controversy and faced opposition from multiple...
Discovering the 5 Most Bike-Friendly Cities in Latin America
Latin America may not have the same bike-friendly reputation as Europe, but several major Latin American cities have dedicated significant resources toward becoming more accessible to cyclists. Bike lanes, bike-share stations, and public outreach campaigns have...
Direct Air Capture: Could This Emerging Technology Help Fight Climate Change?
The impact of climate change is growing each year, and countries worldwide are exploring new and innovative ways to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate the effects of a warming planet. With many unique benefits over other types of carbon removal technologies, direct...
How Maine Is Leading the Way in Energy-Efficient Heat Pump Adoption
Maine has recently embarked on an ambitious journey to install energy-efficient electric heat pumps and heat pump water heaters at a pace unparalleled in the United States. With a population of 1.4 million, the state has subsidized the purchase of over 100,000 heat...
Are We Approaching a Tipping Point for Global Electric Vehicle Adoption?
Electric vehicle purchases have been surging globally in recent years. According to a recent analysis by Bloomberg Green, EVs are rapidly approaching their critical adoption tipping points across the planet. In 2022, the beginning of this analysis, 19...
Como la capital de Jordania utiliza bosques urbanos miniatura para gestionar las temperaturas elevadas
En el corazón del distrito industrial de Marka en la capital de Jordania, Ammán, se encuentra un sorprendente refugio ecológico, los bosques urbanos. Ubicado entre un campamento de refugiados y un aeropuerto, un mini bosque de árboles resistentes al calor está...
How Jordan’s Capital Is Using Urban Mini Forests to Manage Soaring Temperatures
A surprising ecological refuge lies in the heart of the industrial Marka district in Jordan’s capital, Amman. Located between a refugee camp and an airport, a mini forest of heat-resistant trees is helping manage soaring temperatures. Species like the Palestine...