Climate Change

Every October 24, the International Day of Climate Action invites us to reflect on the future of our planet. This year’s theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” highlights a crucial duality: we face challenges shaped by past policies, yet we also…Read More

Although some of us may have heard about the rapid disappearance of glaciers worldwide due to climate change, it isn’t always easy to grasp the full extent of this issue, which, according to some researchers, accounts for 21% of sea…Read More

In 2024, the landscape of consumerism is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by an ever-growing collective consciousness about environmental sustainability. With the effects of climate change becoming more pronounced and the urgency for action more apparent, consumers are increasingly making…Read More

The Energy Observer, the world’s first zero-emission vessel dedicated to testing technological solutions for low-carbon energy production, recently docked in the New York City harbor to display its groundbreaking looks and, most importantly, to attest to the exciting possibilities for…Read More

Last year left behind an indelible mark with extreme weather events and sweeping regulatory shifts that will shape the course of 2024. Following are five pivotal sustainable trends set to influence our eco-conscious actions in the coming year. 1. Spotlight…Read More

2023 has seen some of the most devastating wildfires on record. From the Canadian wildfires that impacted the eastern seaboard of the United States in June to Maui’s heartbreaking wildfires in early August, the 2023 wildfire season has been indescribably…Read More

National Farm Animals Awareness Week is observed the third week of each September. Not only is it designed to support the humane treatment of animals, but it also stimulates conversation around the potential to make a variety of farming practices…Read More

It is no secret that heat waves have been scorching the United States this summer. No region has been left untouched, and major records are seemingly broken every week. Of course, this is not just an American problem; experts estimate…Read More

You may have seen recent headlines and research documenting how extreme weather catastrophes, malnutrition, pollution, and increased exposure to saltwater (a direct result of rising sea levels) are affecting Bangladeshi women’s sexual and reproductive health. Other climate-related risk factors include…Read More

This article was updated on May 8th, 2023.  Founded in 1863 in Geneva, Switzerland, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement has spent the last 160 years providing international aid and relief to those in need around the world.…Read More