Belém Is Hosting COP30—And Hiding the Trees It Destroyed to Impress You
The purpose of having COP in Belém is symbolic – let world leaders see the Amazon’s magnificence and be catalyzed to better steward their land. However, the influx of people to the area has proven to be problematic for the environment and the city’s residents.
A Tibetan Monk's Reflection on Pollution, Part 2
Tenzin Mutup, Tibetan monk and Emory University researcher, reflects on how air pollution has changed his childhood home in the Himalayas over time.
Three Days with a Climate Coach: Creative Writing Meets Climate Action at Emory
Earlier this semester, Emory University welcomed back one of its own - Michael J. Coren, Class of 2002 - for a vibrant series of conversations, workshops, and meetups centered around climate journalism, creative nonfiction, and green career paths.
A Tibetan Monk’s Reflection on Air Pollution
Data Gaps and Dirty Skies: Global Disparities in Air Quality Monitoring
Air pollution is a global issue — according to the WHO, approximately 99% of the world’s population breathes unsafe air. Despite this, many regions still lack access to air quality monitoring.
Coffee, Climate, and a Song About Soil: When Science Speaks, and Sings
Debates on Carbon Markets Chart a Climate Path Forward
Breaking the Mold: Climate Talks Need Fresh Voices
In the fight against climate change, it's often the same seasoned diplomats and negotiators who take the stage at major conferences. But at the SB60 climate conference in Bonn, Germany, a new voice stole the spotlight—Francisco Vera, a 14-year-old activist from Colombia.
