Beyond their imminent beauty, coastal areas across our planet, with mangroves, tidal marshes, and seagrass meadows do many vital things to help us deal with climate change. They protect us from storms and rising seas, stop the shore from eroding, keep coastal water clean, and give a home to important fish and endangered sea creatures. …
On Monday, July 10, Vermont experienced such intense rainfall across the state that rivers crested their banks and ran rampant over the landscape. Some parts of the state experienced up to two months of rain in less than 24 hours with minimal warning (Rathke, 2023). I live in central Vermont in Waterbury, consisting of approximately …
According to the World Resource Institute, “To keep temperature rise within 1.5°C as outlined in the Paris Agreement and prevent the worst impacts of climate change, the world will need to reach net-zero carbon emissions by around midcentury, removing and storing as much carbon dioxide from the air as we put into the atmosphere.” (Institute, 2023) …
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According to the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) “Protecting the world’s forest is crucial for the climate. Forests absorb vast amounts of carbon dioxide and can be a source of greenhouse gas emissions when destroyed or damaged.” (UNFCCC, n.d.) Forests are also a crucial part of resilience to the unavoidable impacts of …
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There is a new version of the old South Park classic Blame Canada circulating on line as wildfire smoke has choked cities along the Eastern Seaboard and into the Midwest. While the song is tongue-in-cheek, the fires are in Canada and the responsibility lies with provincial, municipal and federal authorities to deal with them. But Canada is …
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Environment Next recognizes that the future of environmental leadership relies on the next generation’s success in implementing innovative ideas, programs, and policies that expand on the vital efforts of today’s climate leaders. Over our past 19 years of service to the planet, our foundation has fostered diverse environmental education initiatives to connect our present and …
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For the past 19 years, our foundation’s mission has focused primarily on climate change mitigation activities. We helped thousands of individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations to support high-quality carbon reduction projects. These efforts reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance the lives of local communities. We are proud to have supported over 260 carbon offset projects …
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I am pleased to announce this is our first blog post from Environment Next representing a new chapter of the nonprofit, formerly named Carbonfund.org Foundation. After careful evaluation of the climate crisis and how we can best utilize our resources for greatest impact, Carbonfund.org Foundation decided to update our mission and rebrand the foundation as …
Beyond their imminent beauty, coastal areas across our planet, with mangroves, tidal marshes, and seagrass meadows do many vital things to help us deal with
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Introduction The 2023 UN Climate Change Conference, known as COP 28, aka Conference of Parties 28, is scheduled to take place in Dubai, United Arab