Climate

COP18

A Garden in the Heart of Doha

A Garden in the Heart of Doha

I was one of many surprised when Qatar was chosen to host this year’s COP.  Qatar is the world’s largest liquefied natural gas producer and home to the world’s third largest natural gas reserves. The country’s pro tennis tournament …

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Climate

Dealings from Doha: What’s Going on at COP18?

Dealings from Doha: What’s Going on at COP18?

The latest round of UN climate change negotiations is under way in Doha, Qatar. Will COP18 produce a powerful new climate treaty — or just more hot air?
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Actions, Climate, Politics

Voters Care About Climate, But Will Candidates Notice?

Voters Care About Climate, But Will Candidates Notice?

Independents are in favor of climate action, and most voters –– even Republicans! –– are in favor of solutions like revenue-neutral carbon taxes.
by × August 22, 2012 × 1 comment

Climate, Ecosystems, Indigenous Peoples, Oceans

Workers split the latest harvest and attach half of it to new strands, effectively doubling the farmer’s crop.

Climate and the Coast: The Seaweed in Your Sandals

You've probably eaten seaweed, used it for walking, or taken it along with your morning vitamins.
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Climate

This couple lost their home to a typhoon, and now live in a shack that lacks a roof and two walls.

Climate and the Coast: The Frontlines of Poverty

Editor’s note: This post is the second installment of Climate and the Coast, Angela Whitney’s summer blog about her research on fishing communities in the Philippines. Click here to read the first entry. 

he baby’s head is so swollen that …

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Climate, Culture

Climate and the Coast: Learning to Love Filipino Culture

Climate and the Coast: Learning to Love Filipino Culture

Maybe it was the first time I rode on a sakayan, a handmade pontoon boat; or perhaps it was when I sat down to hire my research assistant; or possibly it happened when I first saw bags of live, brightly …

by × June 14, 2012 × 3 comments