Category: Feature Article
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How Collapse of a Dam Revived Nature of Ukraine’s Great Meadow
At the southern edge of Khortytsia Island, where Europe’s largest river island meets the Dnipro, the ground opens into a landscape no one expected to see again. From a rocky ridge above the village of Malokaterynivka, the view stretches out over mirrored lagoons and dense young willows—trees so tall they…
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Illusion of Nature in Anthropocene
In the geological timeline of Earth, a new epoch has emerged. Known as the Anthropocene, it marks a period defined not by natural forces, but by human activity. Though scientists continue to debate the precise starting point, many trace its origins to the Industrial Revolution, approximately 200 years ago. This…
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Dartmoor: A Landscape of Lost Wilderness
Dartmoor is often celebrated as one of the UK’s most beautiful and storied landscapes. Rivers wind through wild moorland, ancient rocks burst from the earth like sleeping giants and Bronze Age burial sites speak to a deep human history. Designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), this expanse…
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Hidden Toll of Plastic in Stork Nests
Across southern Europe’s farmland, towering stork nests have long stood as signs of life and resilience. Built over decades, these massive structures—some weighing up to a tonne—house not only white storks but also a host of other bird species. Yet, inside these high nests, a silent threat is emerging: plastic.…
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A Legal Turning Point for Climate Justice in Asia
Climate urgency often drowns in political inertia. Judicial systems are, however, beginning to step into the vacuum. South Korea’s recent Constitutional Court ruling, which found the government’s climate measures insufficient to protect the rights of its citizens, especially younger generations, is not just a domestic legal event; it’s a moment…
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The Overlooked Voice in the Climate Conversation
Far too often, the climate conversation is dominated by voices from academia, politics and affluence, leaving out those who bear the brunt of its impacts: the poor. This imbalance leads to a dangerously narrow understanding of the crisis and its solutions. Simi Garewal’s Op-Ed piece from 2019 offers a necessary…
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Global Water Crisis: Fueled by Climate Change and Overuse
Water scarcity, once considered a challenge limited to dry or drought-prone regions, has now become a global crisis, exacerbated by climate change and unsustainable water use. As the planet warms and precipitation patterns shift, freshwater sources are coming under increasing pressure. Rivers are drying, aquifers are overdrawn and rainfall is…
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Global Rise of Wildfires: A Climate-Driven Crisis
Wildfires, once seasonal and largely confined to specific ecosystems, are now intensifying into year-round disasters across many parts of the world. Fueled by rising global temperatures, prolonged droughts and erratic weather patterns, wildfires are becoming more frequent, more destructive and more unpredictable. Climate change is reshaping the conditions that support…
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Growing Threat of Heatwaves in a Warming World
Heatwaves are rapidly becoming one of the most visible and deadly consequences of climate change. Defined as prolonged periods of unusually high temperatures, they are increasing in frequency, duration and intensity across much of the world. As the planet continues to warm due to the buildup of greenhouse gases in…
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Drying Earth: Rising Toll of Drought in a Warming World
Droughts, once considered occasional and largely regional weather events, are becoming more frequent, prolonged and severe in many parts of the world. This shift is closely linked to climate change, which is altering rainfall patterns, increasing global temperatures and intensifying pressure on already-stressed water systems. A drought occurs when an…
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