climate debt// Hidden Stories SeriesIs the West turning its back on climate migrants?October 5, 2023Unlike even a few years ago, scientists are almost unanimously aligned in their thinking: natural disasters are increasing at an alarming rate due to climate change.This increase is affecting communities around the world—and most notably and disproportionately those in already highly vulnerable regions. The impact isn’t …
The intersection of climate action and social justice: Cultivating a society that prioritises kindness, generosity, and welfare
climate debt// Hidden Stories SeriesThe intersection of climate action and social justice: Cultivating a society that prioritises kindness, generosity, and welfareJuly 10, 2023Life today is complex. We’re seeing a multitude of overlapping crises that require a multifaceted approach to encompass climate justice, social inequity, and a lack of economic progress.The path to a decarbonised and less polluted world must also …
The true compensation cost of excessive emissions revealed for historic responsibility
climate debt// Hidden Stories SeriesThe true compensation cost of excessive emissions revealed for historic responsibilityJune 8, 2023Wealthier countries, including the United States and those in Europe, could find themselves facing an astronomical price tag of $170 trillion as reparations for their disproportionate carbon emissions, according to a groundbreaking study conducted by the University of Leeds.The research sheds light on the …