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EU Export Policies: Double Standards on Toxic...

Introduction The European Union's export policies in 2025 reveal a...

Effects of Continental Glacier Melt on Arctic Coastal Carbon...

Introduction The Arctic is undergoing rapid transformation due to climate...

Climate Policies & Regulation

Can Bhutan’s Restoration Efforts Overcome Accelerating Climate Hazards and Economic Pressures?

Introduction Bhutan's commitment to environmental conservation is enshrined in its constitution, mandating at least 60% forest cover—a target it exceeds with policies emphasizing Gross National Happiness (GNH) over pure economic growth . Recent initiatives like Restore Bhutan aim to rehabilitate degraded landscapes, enhancing biodiversity and climate resilience amid rising threats . However, climate change poses severe risks, including GLOFs from...

COP30 Belém 2025: Finance Promises, Protest Fury, and the Fight for Real Climate Action

Introduction COP30 in Belém, Brazil (November 10–21, 2025), marked a pivotal moment in global climate diplomacy, branded by host President Lula da Silva as the "COP of Truth" and "COP of Implementation" . With unprecedented delegate numbers—surpassing all but COP28's 85,000 —the summit spotlighted the Amazon's vulnerability while pushing for actionable progress on Paris Agreement goals. Key announcements included the...

Brazil’s Renewable Energy Crisis: Overcapacity, Grid Challenges, and Curtailment

Brazil's energy landscape in 2025 exemplifies both triumph and turmoil. With renewables comprising 88.2% of the electricity mix in 2024—hydropower over 60%, wind 16%, and solar 11%—the nation has...

Brazil’s Renewable Energy Transition in 2025: Trends, Challenges, and Pathways Forward

Introduction Brazil's energy landscape in 2025 reflects a remarkable evolution, driven by decades of investment in renewables that now power 88% of its electricity grid . With a population exceeding...

Unveiling Lobbying Tactics: How Polluting Industries Evade Environmental Regulations

Introduction Lobbying by polluting industries represents a formidable barrier to environmental progress, with tactics evolving to counter increasing regulatory pressures. According to a 2022 InfluenceMap report, companies such as ExxonMobil...

The Stalled Global Plastics Treaty: Failures and Challenges in the 2025 Geneva Negotiations

The push for a global plastics treaty began with a 2022 UN Environment Assembly resolution, mandating an intergovernmental negotiating committee (INC) to address plastic pollution holistically. By 2025, the...

South Africa’s Energy Mix: Coal Dominance Amid Renewable Transition in 2025

Introduction South Africa's energy sector stands at a crossroads in 2025, characterized by heavy reliance on coal for electricity generation, which accounts for 81% of the mix, while low-carbon sources...

Exploring the Efficacy of Corporate Carbon Offsets: Climate Solution or Environmental Paradox?

Carbon Neutrality ! In an era where "carbon neutrality" is a buzzword on the corporate agenda, the reliance on carbon offsets has intensified. These credits are intended to compensate for...

Efficacy and Integrity in Climate Action

The Uncertain Promise of Carbon Offsets In an era bracing for climate change, carbon offsets have been lauded as a crucial mechanism to mitigate emissions. These schemes allow businesses and...

Evaluating the True Impact of Airline Carbon Offsets

Introduction: Unpacking the Realities of Air Travel Emissions and Carbon Offsets Amid growing environmental concerns, the aviation industry faces immense pressure to reduce its carbon footprint. Although airlines promote voluntary...

The Illusion of Carbon Neutrality: Unpacking the Inefficacies of Airline Offsets

Introduction: A Closer Look at the Impact of Carbon Offsets in Aviation In recent years, as global awareness of climate change has intensified, the aviation industry has been under increasing...

Unmasking Carbon Credits: Between Climate Promise and Environmental Impasse

The Double-Edged Sword of Carbon Offsets In the quest for climate neutrality, carbon offsets have emerged as a popular tool purported to balance out greenhouse gas emissions by funding equivalent...

Carbon Capture: A Climate Solution or a Fossil Fuel Lifeline?

Introduction Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) garners attention as a pivotal technology in the fight against climate change. Touted by some as essential for mitigating emissions, others see it as...

The Paradox of Carbon Offsets: Navigating the Complexities of Corporate Environmental Responsibility

In an era increasingly defined by climate change, corporate carbon offsets—specifically those tied to forest preservation—are undergoing rigorous examination. Originally hailed as a revolutionary approach to mitigate environmental degradation,...