Can Pricing Carbon Solve Climate Change?

Can Pricing Carbon Solve Climate Change? As climate change bakes the planet, dozens of nations and many local governments are putting a price tag on greenhouse gas emissions, increasing flooding, droughts, and other costly catastrophes. The Biden administration’s social cost estimate is about $51, meaning every ton of carbon dioxide spewed from a power plant or tailpipe today is […]

Young Māori Divers Hunt Invasive Crown-Of-Thorns Starfish To Save Coral Reefs

Young Māori Divers Hunt Invasive Crown-Of-Thorns Starfish To Save Coral Reefs Environmental News from Cook Islands:  Every Saturday, a group of Cook Islands Māori youth slide into scuba gear, grab sticks from the ironwood trees (Casuarina equisetifolia) growing along Rarotonga’s beachfront, and head to the… Source: Mongabay

Zero Waste And Compost Units In Ghatkopar

Zero Waste And Compost Units In Ghatkopar On Saturday, 16th June, the Earth5R team travelled to Ghatkopar to install a composting unit at ‘Parvati Heritage’ society. In addition, the team also trained the conscientious residents as well as housekeeping staff of the society on better disposal methods for their waste. Creating sustainable residential buildings is […]