Cornell research informs ‘nature finance’ for biodiversity negotiators
In opening Finance and Biodiversity Day Dec. 14 at the U.N. Convention on Biological Diversity meetings in Montreal, also known as COP15, Inger Andersen, executive director of the United Nations Environment Program, welcomed finance industry leaders and declared that the final Global Biodiversity Framework to be agreed to this week must include mechanisms that support […]
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
Renovation of the facility to return it to Malcolm Wells original vision to create a near-zero energy building to house the Institute's research, conference center, and administrative offices. REPOSTED FROM BECKERANDBECKER.COM - READ FULL ARTICLE HERE
The impact of green buildings on cognitive function
The indoor built environment plays a critical role in our overall well-being. We spend about 90 percent of our time indoors, and buildings have a unique ability to positively or negatively influence our health. This study was designed to simulate indoor environmental quality conditions in green and conventional buildings and evaluate the impacts on an […]
The American climate migration has already begun
Over the past decade, the US has experienced a succession of monumental climate disasters. Hurricanes have obliterated parts of the Gulf Coast, dumping more than 50in of rain in some places. Wildfires have denuded the California wilderness and destroyed thousands of homes. A once-in-a-millennium drought has dried up rivers and forced farmers to stop planting […]
How to Ditch the Biggest Fossil Fuel Offenders in Your Life
Here are some high-impact ways to reduce your personal use of oil and gas and gain a little energy independence.
Benefits of Making Learning a Lifestyle for Community Leaders
By David Dixon If you're a community leader, then partaking in educational programs should be the norm rather than the exception if you want to be at the forefront of what's happening in the community and the rest of the world. Learning how you can make a difference and inspire others to do the same […]
‘Perfect explosion’: merger of neutron stars creates spherical cosmic blast
The explosion, called a kilonova, created a rapidly expanding fireball of luminous matter before collapsing to form a black hole
Norway wealth fund: we won't back boards who fail on climate
OSLO (Reuters) -Norway's $1.35 trillion wealth fund will step up its engagement with companies over their management of climate risk by voting against board members it deems are not doing enough on the issue, it said on Thursday. Investing the state's revenues from oil and gas production and managed by a unit of Norway's central […]
'Our Future Is Public': Santiago Declaration Envisions End of Neoliberalism Death Spiral
A new manifesto calls for building "a sustainable social pact for the 21st century" in which "our rights are guaranteed, not based on our ability to pay, or on whether a system produces profit, but on whether it enables all of us to live well together in peace and equality."
International Sustainable Campus Network
The mission of the ISCN is to provide an international forum to support higher education institutions in the exchange of information, ideas, and best practices for achieving sustainable campus operations and integrating sustainability in research and teaching.
Younger Americans Growing More Worried About Global Warming
While public acceptance and worry about global warming have increased over the last decade, acceptance and worry have increased faster among younger Americans aged 18-34 compared to older Americans, according to newly available data from Yale.
The Global Commons, The World Ocean By Lee Temple
It’s easy to understand the global nature of the air we breathe, but let’s look at two of our planet’s other major ecosystems, oceans and forests, as well. Though individual countries may claim sovereignty over aspects of these resources based on geographical placement, the truth is they function as one borderless global ecosystem. Looking at […]
California storms: Reservoirs are filling quickly, boosting water supplies after years of drought
Across the Bay Area and California, the past two weeks of soaking storms have brought mudslides, floods and power outages. They’ve also brought something not seen in years — billions of gallons of water rushing into reservoirs, renewing hopes that the state’s relentless drought may come to an end this spring.
No more drinking water, little food: our island is a field of bones
Banaba in the central Pacific is a microcosm of what has happened to this planet. It’s a place that cannot be brought back into balance without focused and collaborative care
James Webb telescope: Amazing images show the Universe as never before
It was the $10bn gift to the world. A machine that would show us our place in the Universe.
Tonga's volcano sent tons of water into the stratosphere. That could warm the Earth
The violent eruption of Tonga's Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano injected an unprecedented amount of water directly into the stratosphere — and the vapor will stay there for years, likely affecting the Earth's climate patterns, NASA scientists say.
Vanguard quits net zero climate effort, citing need for independence
Vanguard Group Inc is pulling out of a major investment-industry initiative on tackling climate change, the world's biggest mutual fund manager said on Wednesday, explaining it wants to demonstrate independence and clarify its views for investors.
The Gift of Winter’s Quiet Grace
The shift from fall to winter can be very special. In the natural world, this primordial change involves a process of death and entombment with the potential for authentic rebirth in the spring. It correlates directly to some of the most powerful spiritual/religious themes and stories the world over.
What did COP27 achieve?
The 27th UN climate change conference ended in Egypt on November 20 with a major outcome – a Loss and Damage fund. However, the cover text does not contain any new commitments on emission cuts or the comprehensive phase down of all fossil fuels
Embrace what may be the most important green technology ever. It could save us all
So what do we do now? After 27 summits and no effective action, it seems that the real purpose was to keep us talking. If governments were serious about preventing climate breakdown, there would have been no Cops 2-27. The major issues would have been resolved at Cop1, as the ozone depletion crisis was at […]
