A recent study found one billion people are likely to die prematurely by the end of the century from climate change. Here are seven energy policies that could save their lives.
Cobalt, used in portable electronics, is mined in poor conditions in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Preliminary findings show that managed retreat, structural flood protection and climate-resilient development projects are most at risk of maladaptation.
University engagement with communities, such as the clothing exchange organized by UBC Climate Action Mobilizers, is vital for empowering communities and addressing climate injustices.
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Linda Nowlan, University of British Columbia and Tim Linsell, University of British Columbia
Often those most impacted by climate change are those least able to engage with climate discourse. Universities have a responsibility to engage with these communities.
A Montana court delivered a ruling in a much anticipated youth-led climate change case.
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An unprecedented win for climate justice in Montana has the potential to send reverberations around the world, including here in Canada.
The village well in Mchinji, Malawi. Just 37% of the population of sub-Saharan Africa will be using safely managed.
drinking water by 2030.
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The United Nations’ decision to ask the International Court of Justice for an advisory opinion on countries’ climate obligations has been hailed as a ‘turning point in climate justice’.
Climate conferences provide platforms for collaboration among countries, venues for interaction across levels of governance and critical events to mobilize civil society and media coverage.
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There have been 27 UN COP meetings. Despite these negotiations, the planet is on target to exceed emission thresholds for global warming. Given these failures, why continue with this process?
Protesters were seen but not heard.
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Wealthy nations have been reluctant to put loss and damage on the COP27 agenda. If negotiations fail, they could ‘unravel the fragile hopes for climate solidarity’
Seas are rising in the Torres Strait, swamping crops and graveyards. Friday’s decision by a landmark UN committee is a breakthrough for Indigenous rights and climate justice.
Developing countries want industrialised countries to pay reparations for loss and damage caused by climate change. Even with disasters ramping up, wealthy nations are resisting.
Sunset on a recent 38C day in West London.
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