Advancing Climate Justice in New York
An essay from environmental journalist Yessenia Funes on achieving climate justice in New York City and beyond.
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How the UN Biodiversity Conference Impacts Indigenous Communities
During COP15, Indigenous communities spoke about their integral role in land stewardship and conservation. They also requested more support.
The United States Hasn’t Ratified an Important Biodiversity Treaty
The United States has yet to ratify the treaty that established the United Nations Convention on Biodiversity.
How Climate Change, Poverty, and Social Stigma Affect Menstrual Hygiene
Approximately 800 million people menstruate. Climate change greatly impacts period products and the people who need them.
COP27 Establishes Historic Loss and Damage Fund
Nearly 200 countries agreed to the ‘Loss and Damage Fund’ proposed at COP27, but the conference’s outcome still had limitations.
New Loss and Damage Fund Is a Win-Win
A new fund to help developing countries recovering from climate change was created at COP27. Why is this beneficial, even for the U.S.?
How Are Muskoxen Faring in a Changing Climate?
Muskoxen face dangers like disease, hunting and climate change. Why do they matter to humans, and how can we protect them moving forward?
World Predicted to Surpass Global Warming Threshold
The world is expected to surpass its goal of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius by the early 2030s, warns a new IPCC study.
COP27’s Indigenous Turnout Could Help Nature-Based Solutions
Nature-based solutions were a headline of COP27. How can world leaders ensure Indigenous stewardship and land rights moving forward?
No, the 1.5°C Climate Target Is Not Dead
COP27's agreement did not include India's proposal for a phase down of fossil fuels, but there is still a chance for optimism and hope.
How Does North Dakota Tackle Oil Issues?
The Bakken Formation, one of the highest emitting fossil fuel projects in the country, causes growing environmental and health issues.
Flood-Protection Funds Arrive for Jersey Shore Towns
Union Beach, a Jersey Shore town that was battered by Superstorm Sandy, received $50 million to jump-start a flood protection project.