The U.S. Through the Eyes of a Malawian Climate Activist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGhObLMw9gw How do our actions affect people a world away? In this episode we meet France, the son of Malawian climate activist Anita Chitaya. France dreams of being a pilot.…
Arizona v. Navajo Nation: A Crucial Legal Battle Amidst the Southwest’s Drought Crisis On March 20, 2023, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments for Arizona v. Navajo Nation, wherein the Navajo Nation alleged that the United States government breached its…
Chloroprene: The Chemical Behind Cancer Alley's Latest Lawsuit On March 20, 2023, the United States Department of Justice filed a complaint against Denka Performance Elastomer — the only chloroprene plant in the United States — alleging public health endangerment due…
Solutions Abound in the Latest IPCC Report The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a report in March 2023, warning that the world would surpass its goal of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial temperatures by the…
Israel's Energy Dilemma: Leviathan Gas Field versus Clean Tech Solutions In February 2023, Ethan Brown – host of the "The Sweaty Penguin" – had the opportunity to travel to Israel and participate in the Jerusalem Press Club’s Climate Innovation Press Tour,…
Willow Snatched the Spotlight from a Massive Climate Win In March 2023, the United States blocked all future oil and gas exploration in the Arctic Ocean, as well as leases on more than half of the National Petroleum Reserve in…
Red Spruce: How Climate Change Could Impact Nova Scotia's Provincial Tree What do flying squirrels, acid rain, and violins have in common? They are all connected to the Red Spruce — a coniferous tree found in northeastern North America. It…
https://youtu.be/Rp3YGZbRhD8 Women in Malawian communities are burdened with the vast majority of the work, and climate change is making their situation worse. The stress caused by changing weather patterns, crop failure and food insecurity are also increasing women's vulnerability to…
The European green crab is considered one of the most invasive species across the United State's coastal ecosystems. The green crab lacks natural predators, aggressively hunts its prey, destroys seagrass, and outcompetes local species for food and habitat. Green crab populations…
On February 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. Over 100,000 gallons of hazardous chemicals were dumped in the community, contaminating drinking water, soil, and storm drains, as well as killing more…
https://youtu.be/KlTndbte_tc Climate change is real and urgent. Are Americans willing to listen to the concerns of those most affected? Although they account for less than 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions, African countries like Malawi are expected to suffer devastating…