Effective governance and political will are emerging as critical factors in determining the success of global climate action, overshadowing technological advancements and economic strategies in the race to limit global warming to safe levels.
Pacific Island Nations excluded from final pass of Cop28’s historic climate deal
global warming// Hidden Stories SeriesPacific Island Nations excluded from final pass of Cop28’s historic climate dealDecember 19, 2023In the wake of the much-publicised Cop28 climate summit, an air of triumphant progress seemed to permeate the media coverage.The United Arab Emirates, hosting this pivotal event, hailed the final agreement as a historic turning point; a paradigm shift in the battle against …
Uncovering Britain’s murky colonial past reveals the true extent of its role in climate change
global warming// Hidden Stories SeriesUncovering Britain’s murky colonial past reveals the true extent of its role in climate changeDecember 12, 2023In the intricate and often contentious dialogue on climate change, a new dimension has emerged around the historical responsibility of nations and empires that once dominated the world.The United Kingdom, long regarded as a significant yet smaller contributor to the …
The unseen impact of climate change on UK coastal communities
global warming// Hidden Stories SeriesThe unseen impact of climate change on UK coastal communitiesOctober 26, 2023When you close your eyes and picture a quintessential UK coastal town, chances are you see a vibrant row of houses, sun-kissed sandy beaches, clear blue skies, and the timeless pleasures of fish and chips and ice cream.For those of us who don’t live near …
The remarkable Montreal Protocol may just have delayed an ice-free arctic
global warming// Hidden Stories SeriesThe remarkable Montreal Protocol may just have delayed an ice-free arcticMay 24, 2023When scientists made the groundbreaking discovery of the ozone hole over Antarctica in 1985, it prompted a global response in the form of the Montreal Protocol.The United Nations treaty aimed at safeguarding the Earth and its inhabitants from dangerous ultraviolet radiation. Unbeknownst at the …
The oil company that predicted climate change
global warming// Hidden Stories SeriesThe oil company that predicted climate changeMay 11, 2023An enlightening example of when corporate self-interest trumps global interest.In the late 1970s, scientists and government agencies were beginning to study climate change more seriously. ExxonMobil, a major fossil fuel company, saw the potential disaster this could play for their oil and gas business, and subsequently formed a …
When indigenous peoples get caught in the middle of corporate and governmental climate strategies
global warming// Hidden Stories SeriesWhen indigenous peoples get caught in the middle of corporate and governmental climate strategiesMay 5, 2023The world’s Indigenous leaders at an annual UN summit, have warned that the west’s climate strategy is risking the exploitation of Indigenous territories, resources, and people.As hundreds of Indigenous chiefs, presidents, chairmen, and delegates gathered at the 22nd United Nations Permanent …
It’s up to us: Why limiting warming to 1.5 degrees is a self-fulfilling prophecy
global warming// Hidden Stories SeriesIt’s up to us: Why limiting warming to 1.5 degrees is a self-fulfilling prophecyMarch 6, 2023A new report published on Wednesday by the University of Hamburg suggests that significant social change is required to halt catastrophic climate change, and that society is not changing fast enough to achieve the goals set in the Paris Agreement.The publication, …
How the weather changes our landscapes
global warming// Hidden Stories SeriesHow the weather changes our landscapesAugust 17, 2022Last week and over the weekend, the UK experienced its second heat wave of the year.This is an occurrence that is becoming all the more frequent in a country ill-prepared for temperatures that stray outside low single digit to high twenties (that’s Celsius, for our imperial metric friends). But …
A Spotlight on Birdgirl: The young naturalist defying stereotypes
global warming// Hidden Stories SeriesA Spotlight on Birdgirl: The young naturalist defying stereotypesAugust 8, 2022Prominent British-Bangladeshi ornithologist, environmentalist and diversity activist.Mya-Rose Craig—self-marketed as Birdgirl—is a British birdwatcher, author, and holds an honorary doctorate in science from the University of Bristol.Twitter: @BirdGirlUK Instagram: @BirdGirlUK LinkedIn: @mya-rose-birdgirl-craigOrnithologistEnvironmentalistDiversity ActivistSpotlightLooking fondly back to my early 20s (which, let’s be honest, was a while ago), …