The World After COVID-19

As we approach the 50th Earth Day amidst the aftermath of COVID-19, I envision a world that has learned profound lessons from this global crisis. The pandemic has shown us both our vulnerabilities and our strengths, reshaping how we live and interact with each other and our planet.

Post-Covid-19, I yearn for a world where compassion and resilience define our actions. This means prioritizing healthcare as a fundamental right for all, ensuring that no one is left behind in times of health crises.

Accessible and affordable healthcare shouldn’t be a privilege but a global standard.

Environmental stewardship…

Ice Sheet Explained

An ice sheet is a massive layer of ice covering a significant portion of land, usually in polar regions like Antarctica and Greenland. These icy giants are among Earth’s largest natural features, shaped by centuries of snowfall accumulation that compresses into solid ice over time.

Ice sheets form where snowfall exceeds melting and sublimation (the direct transition from ice to vapor). Over thousands of years, layers of snow pile up and gradually compact under their weight, transforming into dense ice.

This process builds up immense thicknesses of ice, often several kilometers deep. The sheer weight of this ice …

The Importance of the CAIOS Moratorium in Preserving the Arctic

The Central Arctic Ocean Shelf (CAIOS) Moratorium is an agreement among several countries and organizations to protect the fragile ecosystem of the Arctic region. Signed in 2018, it prohibits commercial fishing in the central Arctic Ocean until scientific research provides a better understanding of the area’s unique environment and fish stocks.

Why the Moratorium Matters

The Arctic Ocean, despite its vastness, is a delicate ecosystem. Its extremely cold and ice-covered waters have limited human exploration and exploitation until recently.

However, as climate change accelerates…

The University of Cambridge Breaks Free from Its Relationship with the Fossil Fuel Industry

The University of Cambridge has taken a decisive step towards distancing itself from the fossil fuel industry, announcing in late March 2024 a moratorium on all newly funded partnerships with Big Oil.

This significant move follows a vigorous two-year campaign by students, academics, and community members advocating for “Fossil Free Research,” alongside broader efforts spanning over a decade aimed at reducing the industry’s influence on campus.

Research funded by industries like tobacco, pharmaceuticals, sugar, and Big Oil has long been criticized for biasing outcomes in favor of corporate interests, …