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Earth's Heat Check: 2025 Breaks Records

December 30, 2025

2025 was a scorcher, and not in a good way. It was one of the hottest years ever, and for the first time, the average temperature over three years crossed the 1. 5°C threshold set in the 2015 Paris Agreement. This means the Earth is getting warmer, and fast. The heat didn't let up, even with La Niñ

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Energy Reality Check: What's Really Happening with Our Power Needs?

December 4, 2025

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has finally decided to take a more realistic approach to energy predictions. They've introduced a new scenario called the Current Policies Scenario (CPS), which focuses on existing laws and regulations rather than making bold assumptions about future climate goa

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Fossil Fuel Roadmap: Who's Really Blocking Progress at COP30?

November 28, 2025

At the recent COP30 climate talks in Belém, a mysterious "informal list" of 84 countries supposedly opposed to a fossil fuel roadmap caused quite a stir. This list, compiled by the Brazilian presidency, was meant to show who was blocking progress on transitioning away from fossil fuels. However, a c

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Brazil's Bold Climate Move at COP30: A Step Forward or Just Talk?

November 27, 2025

Brazil made a big splash at the recent COP30 climate talks, pushing hard to get the world off fossil fuels. Marina Silva, Brazil's environment minister, played a key role. She's from the Amazon and knows firsthand how important this issue is. Together with President Lula, they wanted a clear plan to

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Climate Talks: Big Promises, Tiny Steps

November 24, 2025

The COP30 climate summit in Brazil wrapped up with a weak agreement that avoided directly pointing fingers at fossil fuels. This outcome was a win for oil-producing nations like Saudi Arabia and Russia, who managed to keep their interests protected. The final statement was full of warnings about the

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Climate Talks: Big Promises, Little Action

November 24, 2025

The recent U. N. climate summit in Brazil's Amazon city of Belem wrapped up with a weak agreement. The only solid commitment was from wealthy nations to triple their financial support for others to cope with global warming. This was a big letdown, especially since the summit skipped over most of the

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Climate Talks: Progress or Just Talk?

November 23, 2025

The recent climate talks wrapped up with a deal that left many feeling underwhelmed. The event was marked by protests, the absence of the US, and even a fire that caused a mass evacuation. One of the biggest sticking points was creating a plan to move away from fossil fuels, which are a major source

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Climate Talks in Brazil: Big Promises, Little Action

November 22, 2025

Climate talks in Brazil ended with a quiet agreement. The goal was to help countries deal with extreme weather. But the plan lacks a clear way to stop using fossil fuels. The hosts, Brazil, said they will work with Colombia to make a plan later. However, this plan won't be as strong as an official U

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Climate Crisis: Heat, Smoke, and Hunger on the Rise

October 29, 2025

The planet is getting hotter, and people are paying the price. Over the past few decades, the number of deaths caused by extreme heat has shot up by 23%. That means around 546, 000 people die each year because of it. And it's not just heat; wildfire smoke is also taking a toll. In 2024 alone, 154, 0

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Sun and Wind Power: Smart Choices for a Better Future

October 24, 2025

The sun, our solar system's star, has been a reliable energy source for billions of years. It provides heat, light, and drives weather patterns. This natural powerhouse supports life and inspires people across the political spectrum. In recent times, humans have relied on fossil fuels, but solar te