Solutions to the Climate Emergency

Introduction Africa's energy transition from coal to renewables represents a complex balancing act between economic development, environmental sustainability, and social equity. In low-income countries, coal has long provided reliable, affordable baseload power, but its environmental toll—contributing to climate change and health issues—demands change. Recent 2025 data highlights renewables' edge: solar and wind LCOE ranges from $27 to $75 per MWh,...

Introduction South Africa's energy sector stands at a crossroads in 2025, characterized by heavy reliance on coal for electricity generation, which accounts for 81% of the mix, while low-carbon sources like solar (9%), wind (5%), and nuclear (3.5%) make up nearly 18% . This dominance persists despite environmental concerns and international commitments to decarbonization, as highlighted in the OECD Economic...

Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement involves dispersing alkaline materials into the ocean to increase its pH and enhance its natural ability to draw down atmospheric CO2, converting it into stable bicarbonate...

Introduction Seaweed farming has surged into the spotlight as a nature-based solution for carbon dioxide removal (CDR), with startups attracting millions in venture capital to scale operations. According to a...

The Great Barrier Reef, home to thousands of marine species, has lost about 50% of its coral cover in the past three decades due to rising ocean temperatures, acidification,...

Electric vehicles have transformed from niche curiosities to mainstream solutions since Tesla's early innovations over a decade ago. By 2025, with projections for millions more on roads, their environmental...

Introduction The landscape of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and air pollution in 2025 reflects a complex interplay of human activities, industrial demands, and natural processes. According to the U.S. EPA,...

The Challenges of Carbon Offsetting Through Afforestation In the face of escalating climate change concerns, the global community has turned to carbon offsets as a potential solution—specifically through tree planting....

Introduction: A Closer Look at the Impact of Carbon Offsets in Aviation In recent years, as global awareness of climate change has intensified, the aviation industry has been under increasing...

In an era increasingly defined by climate change, corporate carbon offsets—specifically those tied to forest preservation—are undergoing rigorous examination. Originally hailed as a revolutionary approach to mitigate environmental degradation,...

Introduction: A Critical Look at Carbon Offsets In the global fight against climate change, carbon offsets have been championed as a viable solution for companies aiming to achieve net-zero emissions....