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Earthquake in Turkey and Syria: Where Are We 2 Months Later?

In February 2023 a huge earthquake struck in Turkey and Syria causing widespread devastation. We'll discuss where we are a month later and what you can do to help the victims. Read more


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Greenpeace vs. Shell: Why Protestors Boarded This Oil Platform

In this article we explain the background for the conflict between Greenpeace and Shell and consider why protestors boarded Shell's vessel on January 31st, 2023. Read more


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COP15 vs. COP27: What Was the Difference?

Two similar UN summits, the COP15 and COP27 of 2022 had key differences in their topics of discussion and outcomes. Learn more about the COP15 and what was decided in Montreal in December. Read more


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What Exactly Happened at COP27?

Want to catch up on COP27 negotiations? Here's a quick summary of what COP27 is, who was involved, and what we can take away from it as we take urgent climate action. Read more


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“No Credible Pathway” to Keep Temperature Rise Below 1.5C. What Now?

The UN has warned that the world is still dangerously far from reaching its goal of limiting global temperature to 1.5C. With COP27 right around the corner, where do we go from here? Read more


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Black Snow: The Toxic Biproduct of Coal Mining That Is Coating Towns in Russia

Black snow is a relatively recently understood phenomenon. Unfortunately, it is caused by man-made climate change as much as it further contributes to climate change. Read more


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Why Injecting or Ingesting Disinfectant Might Kill You

Whether he was serious or not, comments made by President Donald Trump have gotten some people thinking about whether ingesting disinfectant cleaning products might be an effective way to combat COVID-19. It's not, and this is why. Read more


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Australia is Up In Flames: 5 Things You Can Do To Help

Entire regions are being reduced to ash and billions of animals have fallen victim to the flames. The situation is dire. Here's what you can do to help.  Read more