How Religious Communities Are Curbing Climate Change
Alana House – Faith groups are constantly at the forefront of human rights initiatives, working as a support system for victims who have suffered a variety of abuse. Religious groups are adept at recognizing the most vulnerable groups within society and work diligently to assist them.
Environmental Destruction and How Does Deforestation Affect Climate Change?
Harry Cooper – Any environmentalist would be a strong proponent of stopping both deforestation and climate change. But what many people don’t realize is that the two issues are more related than meets the eye.
The Necessity of Decarbonization to Save our Planet
Harry Cooper – The world has been emitting greenhouse gasses at a steadily growing rate since the industrial revolution. These industrial processes that our world has come to rely on economically, socially, and technologically have been warming our planet and destroying our environment.
Climate Week: How Cities Combat Climate Change
Marcel Beilin – Climate week is a time for cities around the world to organize events in order to discuss ways to combat climate change. This year, the focus is on efforts to advance climate action, including reducing emissions, switching to renewable energy sources, leading sustainable development goals and preparing for climate hazards, extreme weather events and climate change in general.
As Climate Change Accelerates, Are Polar Bears Going Extinct?
Harry Cooper – Polar bears have long been a poignant symbol in the fight against climate change. The desperate pictures of polar bears stranded on blocks of melting sea ice, encapsulate a feeling of natures vulnerability in the face of so much human created change.
Let’s Discover What Is the Difference Between Weather and Climate
Harry Cooper – Climate change is one of the most pressing issues in today’s world, and like most important issues, it is very prominent in media and current events. Climate change is being talked about on news outlets, in political discussions, and in conversations in day to day life.
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Harry Cooper – During the end of the 20th century, it became clear that climate change was becoming a more and more pressing issue. As a result, in Rio De Janeiro in June 1992, 153 countries signed the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, or UNFCCC, committing to work together to combat climate change.
Noah and the Flood Teach Contemporary Environmental Lessons
Lisa Cohen – Noah appears in Genesis 5:29, the son of Lamech, the 9th generation descended from Adam. Noah, father of Shem, Ham and Japeth , the originator of the vineyard, the image of a righteous man was commanded by God to restart the human race after a flood that would kill all his contemporaries and all living beings, except fish and the animals he was commanded to save: a male and female of every living species plus seven specimens of every kosher animal.
Leading up to COP 26, Know what Factors are affecting the Climate
Ilana Stein – We are excited as we approach October 31st when the 2021 Climate Change Conference (COP26) starts in Glasgow.