Tag: Laudato si
Cardinal Bo calls for ecological conversion and justice in Global South
Cardinal Bo echoed Pope Francis’ call for "green evangelization," encouraging the faithful to spread the Gospel through ecological actions
The impact of climate change on the Tibetan plateau
Experts warn that expanding lakes on the plateau could worsen global warming and affect the water supplies for millions of people downstream
Pope Francis calls for environmental care, ethical action
His message, titled "Hope and Act with Creation," highlights the need for a shift in behavior and ethical action to tackle this issue
Activists in Sarawak denounce the construction of 10 new mega-dams
The construction of these structures not only displaces entire indigenous communities but also destroys precious biodiversity
Fossil fuels dependency exacerbates Pakistan’s power crisis
Another critical factor is transmission constraints, which limit the flow of electricity through specific parts of the power grid
Are reports of climate adaptation finance being exaggerated?
"Using loans as a key instrument for adaptation financing is a big injustice to countries dealing with climate impacts."
India’s solar power subsidies for homes face scepticism
India overtook Japan to become the third-largest solar power generator in 2023, providing 5.9% of global growth in solar
In Nepal, families that farm together stay together
Family farming is nothing new in Nepal, it has been the traditional method of agriculture.
Columbans show divestment is possible in the Philippines
The Columban example is reflective of how the returns of divestment and subsequent reinvestment cannot be measured solely in monetary value
Japan, China experts discuss Fukushima water release
Japan and China have been at loggerheads over the discharge of the wastewater, which was used to cool the reactors after the 2011 meltdown
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