Iran is sending a team to a big United Nations meeting about the environment. The meeting is called UNEA-7. It will happen in Nairobi, Kenya, from December 8 to 12. The team from Iran will be led by Shina Ansari, who is in charge of the Department of Environment. At this meeting, Iran wants to talk
A long time ago, in the 1300s, a terrible sickness called the Black Death spread across Europe. It killed a lot of people and changed life there forever. Now, scientists think a big volcano explosion might have helped the sickness reach Europe. They say the volcano explosion made the world colder f
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
Coffee lovers often ponder the environmental impact of their favorite brew. While coffee isn't the worst offender when it comes to climate change, it still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Experts estimate that producing a kilogram of roasted coffee can release over 40 kilograms of carbon di
Cancer treatment is a must. It is what we all want for ourselves and our loved ones. But, it is not a secret that climate change is affecting everyone, including patients. Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent. They disrupt care and make things harder for everyone. So, how can we keep g
Southern Asia is grappling with severe floods that have taken a heavy toll. Over 1, 200 lives have been lost, and many more are still unaccounted for. Millions have been forced from their homes, struggling to cope with the aftermath. The hardest-hit countries are Indonesia and Sri Lanka. In Sri Lan
The world is at a crossroads when it comes to climate change. The U. S. government has made its stance clear: it's not a priority. This is a problem. The U. S. is a major player in global emissions. Its withdrawal from meaningful climate action could set the world back significantly. In a recent sp
COP30 in Brazil left many feeling let down, but it wasn't all bad. The event faced tough challenges from the start. The US wasn't there, and Argentina wasn't helping. Plus, there was still no clear plan on how to get $300 billion to help poorer countries fight climate change. That money is needed by
Businesses today face a big challenge: they must become more sustainable and regenerative to stay relevant. This means reducing emissions and creating positive impacts, not just hitting net zero. Companies that don't adapt risk becoming obsolete, like Kodak. To succeed, businesses need to build str
Switzerland is about to have a big vote. It's not about who should be in charge. It's about whether the super rich should pay more taxes. This idea comes from a group called JUSOs. They want to tax big inheritances at 50%. The money would go to fight climate change. Only a few people in Switzerland
