Climate
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Red hot power
What is the hottest green energy? Coming from deep within the earth’s core, geothermal power has been used for cooking, bathing and keeping warm since Roman times. Today, it is a promising clean energy option, and there are many who hope it can further lessen the use of fossil fuels in the near future. more…
Fake trees, algae tubes and white roofs
Artificial trees and tubes of algae on the sides of buildings could absorb most of the United Kingdom’s annual carbon dioxide emissions, according to a report from engineers that will be circulated at party conferences in the autumn. more…
Apples have feelings too
In Japan and elsewhere, people often wash their produce before eating it. Why? Is it to rinse off the dirt and insects? Or maybe we are hoping to clean off all the dreaded pesticides? more…
Young leaders from the global south
Our World 2.0 recently interviewed young leaders from countries in the global south about the pressing global issues of climate change, peak oil and food security. more…
Launching Debate 2.0: Not in my backyard
Welcome to the first session of our exciting new interactive feature! Debate 2.0 is an open arena where you can test your ideas with fellow Our World 2.0 community members. more…
Many strong voices
“It is ironic that indigenous people from the Arctic and from the Small Island Developing States are the ones who have contributed least to climate change, yet those are the ones who are suffering most.”
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One man inspiring Hope
We talk about global warming, the rise of sea levels, air pollution, drought, floods, deforestation and more. Yes, it is true that the climate has changed in the past few decades. The climate is changing now, and may still continue to change in the future. However, there are things we can do to adapt, to slow down, to stop, or to even reverse any negative impacts. more…