Climate change
New Zealand, a country known for its scenic landscapes and outdoor enthusiasts, has been criticized for its lack of climate ambition despite its commitments to the Paris Agreement. As nations gather in Brazil for this year's United Nations climate summit, COP30, only a third of nations have submitted
Climate change
Razer, a gaming company touted as one of the best in its field, recently released an advertisement for its noise-canceling headset that perpetuated sexist stereotypes and implied that women talk too much. The ad showed a man wearing a headset, which he used to block out his girlfriend's
Climate change
Research into stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI) as a means of countering anthropogenic climate change has been hindered by engineering and logistical concerns. The proposed use of reflective aerosols in the upper atmosphere to limit incoming sunlight has been shown to have limitations when considering practical constraints such as microphysical, geopolitical,
Climate change
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) have issued landmark advisory opinions, affirming that countries must address climate change, and that failure to do so may carry serious legal consequences. This renewed legal clarity comes at a critical moment, as global average temperatures
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. returned to the Philippines on Sunday after participating in the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting in Gyeongju and Busan, South Korea. During the meeting, Marcos pushed for deeper economic, technological, and defense cooperation, and advanced Philippine priorities including narrowing the digital
Climate change
Bill Gates, one of the world's leading investors in business innovations, is pushing for a shift in focus at the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (Cop 30) in Brazil. In a recent memo, Gates emphasizes the need to move beyond short-term carbon emissions and temperature targets, instead focusing
Climate change
Bill Gates, one of the world's leading investors in business innovations, is pushing for a shift in focus at the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (Cop 30) in Brazil. In a recent memo, Gates emphasizes the need to move beyond short-term carbon emissions and temperature targets, instead focusing
Climate change
Opposition leader V D Satheesan emphasized the importance of rigorous environmental scrutiny in the planning and execution of new development projects. He observed that current environmental impact assessment processes are often compromised, with clearances being obtained through pressure on officials rather than thorough scientific evaluation. Satheesan pointed out that climate
Cabinet officials
Canada concluded the 9th Ministerial on Climate Action (MoCA9) on November 1, 2025, in Toronto, Ontario, with a commitment to strengthen global efforts to tackle climate change. The meeting, co-convened by Canada, China, and the European Union, aimed to advance climate action under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate
Climate change
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, slammed into Jamaica on October 28, causing catastrophic damage and disruption to the island nation. The storm's rapid intensification over unusually warm Caribbean waters highlights a trend scientists have long warned about - climate change fueling more powerful and destructive weather events.
Climate change
Hurricane Melissa ravaged its way through the Caribbean this week, leaving a trail of destruction and death in its wake. The category 5 storm made landfall in Jamaica, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and the Bahamas, causing billions of dollars in damage. While experts warn that this storm may be
Climate change
Hurricane Melissa ravaged its way through the Caribbean this week, leaving a trail of destruction and death in its wake. The category 5 storm made landfall in Jamaica, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and the Bahamas, causing billions of dollars in damage. While experts warn that this storm may be
