Author, M. Snyder, BSMIS; Co-author, Arshad-Snyder, Siti, Ed.D., CPHIMS | ☀ Abstract – The irrefutable evidence surrounding human-derived global climate change has been accumulating over many decades. In August of 2021, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its 3,949 page report on climate change entitled; “Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis (AR6)-[**][∞].”…
Renewable Energy Surged in 2024, Offering Hope for a Lower-Carbon Future
Author: E. Yorke, Staff Writer | ☀ Renewable Energy Sources Offer A Cleaner FutureThe global transition toward renewable energy continued to gain momentum in 2024. Solar panels, wind turbines, battery storage systems, and modern electricity networks became increasingly important components of national energy strategies. As the effects of climate change grew more visible, renewable energy…
Climate Change in December 2023: A World at a Turning Point
Author: D. Townsend, Staff Writer | ☀ Climate Change in December 2023: A World at a Turning PointAs 2023 draws to a close, record-breaking temperatures, intensifying climate impacts, and the outcomes of the COP28 climate summit underscore the urgency of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and accelerating the transition to clean energy. December 2023 marked a…
How Can Artificial Intelligence be Used to Fight Climate Change?
Author, L. Radcliffe, Staff Writer | ☀ Background – Climate change is one of the most pressing global challenges of our time, with far-reaching consequences for the planet’s ecosystems, economies, and societies. To combat this crisis effectively, innovative solutions are required. Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool with the potential to address…
Can Solar Energy Replace Fossil Fuels?
Author, O. Watts, Staff Writer | ☀ Abstract – The world is facing an unprecedented energy transition as it grapples with the twin challenges of climate change and energy security. Fossil fuels, the dominant source of energy for over a century, are not only finite but also a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. In…