With climate change emerging as an urgent global issue, transportation emissions remain a critical contributor to the crisis. Among the various modes of travel, aviation stands out as one of the most carbon-intensive, accounting for roughly 12% of transport-related CO₂ emissions worldwide [1]. In stark contrast, rail travel contributes just 1% of total transport emissions [1], … [Read more...] about Advocating for A Campaign of World Inland Flight-Free Fridays
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The Nature Conservation Index 2024: A Call to Action for Our Planet’s Future
As the climate crisis looms larger and biodiversity loss accelerates, we stand at a critical crossroads. The Nature Conservation Index (NCI) 2024, a collaboration between the Goldman Sonnenfeldt School of Sustainability and Climate Change, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, and the non-profit website BioDB.com, is a powerful tool for evaluating and inspiring global efforts to … [Read more...] about The Nature Conservation Index 2024: A Call to Action for Our Planet’s Future
Record-Breaking Heatwaves Around the World In 2022
With global warming driven by greenhouse gas emissions, the intensity and frequency of heat waves are steadily increasing worldwide. According to Berkeley Earth, the last eight years are the warmest eight years, while June 2022 was the warmest June on land since records began in the mid-1800s. Multiple intensive heatwaves in Asia, America, Europe, North Africa, and Oceania … [Read more...] about Record-Breaking Heatwaves Around the World In 2022
Air Pollution Killing More People in India Than in China
Air pollution is now the 4th leading risk factor for death, resulting in 6.67 million global deaths in 2019. Numerous media reports have documented the severity of air pollution in India and China regarding PM2.5 levels. Still, few news reports have compared the mortality rate as an adverse outcome of air pollution between the two countries. According to a recent study of the … [Read more...] about Air Pollution Killing More People in India Than in China
Top 10 Countries with The Highest and Lowest Mortality Rates Attributable to Air Pollution, 1990-2017
Air pollution is a major public health concern worldwide because of its adverse health impact. It is now the fourth leading risk factor for premature death. Exposure to air pollution contributed to 6.67 million deaths in 2019 alone. Thus, knowing which countries have the highest and lowest mortality rates attributable to air pollution is important. In a recent study, two … [Read more...] about Top 10 Countries with The Highest and Lowest Mortality Rates Attributable to Air Pollution, 1990-2017