Drought causes power cuts in Ecuador
BBC News, April 17, 2024 By Vanessa Buschluter A severe drought has led to power cuts in Ecuador, which relies on hydroelectrical sources for much of its power. Energy companies published a schedule of power cuts which has seen the capital and other major cities go without electricity for hours on end. The drought has […]
Aruba Embraces the Rights of Nature and a Human Right to a Clean Environment
Inside Climate News, March 25, 2024 By Katie Surma Aruba’s government is moving to enshrine twin environmental rights in its constitution that would recognize that nature has inherent rights and also affirm a human right to a “clean, healthy and sustainable environment,” aligning the country’s government with a growing environmental movement that recognizes humans are […]
Theresa Marryshow: A beacon for female farmers in the Caribbean
Loop Lifestyle; March 8, 2024 Women have been a pillar of food production in the Caribbean for many years. However, they are becoming a dying presence in the field since many are now choosing careers, which are seen as more respectable and lucrative. Marryshow’s journey into farming exemplifies resilience, dedication, and a deep-rooted love for […]
Indian farmers embrace natural farming to fight climate change effects
Loop World News; April 7, 2024 There’s a pungent odor on Ratna Raju’s farm that he says is protecting his crops from the unpredictable and extreme weather that’s become more frequent with human-caused climate change. The smell comes from a concoction of cow urine, an unrefined sugar known as jaggery, and other organic materials that […]
Climate change: ‘Uncharted territory’ fears after record hot March
By Matt McGrath & Mark Poynting, BBC News Climate & Science Climate change could move “into uncharted territory” if temperatures don’t fall by the end of the year, a leading scientist has told the BBC. The warning came as data showed last month was the world’s warmest March on record, extending the run of monthly […]
How global warming is disrupting life on Earth
By Sarah Gibbens; February 14, 2024, National Geographic Our planet is getting hotter. Since the Industrial Revolution—an event that spurred the use of fossil fuels in everything from power plants to transportation—Earth has warmed by 1 degree Celsius, about 2 degrees Fahrenheit. That may sound insignificant, but 2023 was the hottest year on record, and all […]
Dominica Govt prepares to construct geothermal plant
Published by Loop News Energy Minister Dr Vince Henderson says the Government of Dominica is ready to begin construction on a 10-kilowatt geothermal power plant to supplement the supply of electricity from the Dominica Electricity Company (DOMLEC). The Dominica government is said to have invested nearly US$50 million, so far, in geothermal research and Henderson […]
PwC, CCSA to create world’s first Climate-Smart Zone in the Caribbean
Published by the St. Vincent Times PwC Trinidad and Tobago is collaborating with the Caribbean Climate Smart Accelerator (CCSA) on a groundbreaking tool and roadmap to help drive greater climate resilience in the region. As a pivotal step towards creating the Climate Smart Zone, the CCSA unveiled the Climate Smart Map at COP28 in Dubai. An interactive […]
These Caribbean islands are building their first artificial reef against climate-fuelled hurricanes
This article is published by Euronews Green with AP With warmer oceans serving as fuel, Atlantic hurricanes are now more than twice as likely as before to rapidly intensify. The US territory is seeking to become more resilient ahead of climate-fuelled storms, officials announced on Thursday. The 18-foot (5-metre) by 12-foot (4-metre) reef will be installed near the […]
Jamaica’s dengue fever outbreak shows the deadly effects of record heat
This article is by The Guardian The global failure to reduce fossil fuels is leaving small island states trapped in a constant cycle of fightback against disease and extreme weather In the summer of 2023, the world recorded the highest temperature in 100,000 years. All continents were affected and even the gentle breeze often felt in […]