Environmental crisis
The environmental crisis is complex. Ecoscarcity doesn’t explain it – The University Times
Steve B. Russell
February 27, 2021
Let me present to you a narrative that is common in mainstream environmental thought: this is an argument that you […]
An avalanche in Chamoli: the global environmental crisis
Steve B. Russell
February 22, 2021
The image shows a massive flooding of water, mud and debris flowing in the Chamoli district after part of the […]
The reversal of Earth’s magnetic field 42,000 years ago sparked a global environmental crisis
Steve B. Russell
February 19, 2021
Almost 42,000 years ago, when Earth’s magnetic fields reversed, it triggered major environmental changes, extinction events and long-term changes in […]
An environmental crisis in Borneo
Steve B. Russell
January 28, 2021
The island of Borneo was once described as pristine and lush, renowned for its natural beauty and biodiversity. Often referred […]
Extreme weather in Charlottesville heralds a more serious environmental crisis
Steve B. Russell
January 18, 2021
As we endure the winter and hope for an early spring, we also know that spring now brings dangerous and […]
In times of social and environmental crisis, Aldo Léopold’s call for a “land ethic” is still relevant.
Steve B. Russell
January 5, 2021
An ongoing calculation with breed in American history has drawn attention to racism in the environmental movement. Critics have focused […]
Environmental crisis: a grim reality
Steve B. Russell
December 11, 2020
The lesson pandemic and unpredictable weather systems are signs of an endangered planet. Here take a look at climate change […]
New alliance hopes to raise awareness of Arctic environmental crisis
Steve B. Russell
December 11, 2020
Independent experts and journalists from Russia, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland have form a regional alliance to share information and […]
How 20th century settler writers foreshadowed the Anthropocene
Steve B. Russell
December 4, 2020
Almost a century ago, New Zealand and Australia were at the forefront of an environmental crisis that was also deeply […]
[OPINION] The environmental crisis must be a matter of national security!
Steve B. Russell
November 23, 2020
The impacts of typhoons on societies, such as floods and landslides, are mainly due to past and present human activities […]
The environmental crisis will “eclipse” the damage of the pandemic, warns Prince Charles
Steve B. Russell
September 20, 2020
The Prince of Wales will warn on Monday of the looming environmental crisis that will ‘eclipse’ the damage caused by […]
The environmental crisis on Kenya’s coast and why we need to solve it
Steve B. Russell
August 14, 2020
Around the world, countries are facing some of the greatest environmental challenges of the past millennia. Raging fires in the […]
Mauritius grappling with the worst environmental crisis in a generation
Steve B. Russell
August 10, 2020
A ship that ran aground on a coral reef dumped around 900 tonnes of fuel oil in the waters off […]
Mauritius faces environmental crisis as oil spills from stranded ship
Steve B. Russell
August 7, 2020
A ship that ran aground off the coast of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean began dumping oil in the country’s […]
Project plan B urges PPE industry to consider Covid-19 environmental crisis
Steve B. Russell
August 4, 2020
The Plymouth-based Plan B project calls on designers, product developers and the PPE and workwear industry to consider the environmental […]
The environmental crisis is a social crisis: how activism is made sustainable
Steve B. Russell
June 8, 2020
Today is World Oceans Day – a day to recognize and nurture our appreciation for something that covers most of […]
Art at the forefront of the environmental crisis
Steve B. Russell
March 7, 2020
“We are discipline jumpers,” says Cathy Fitzgerald of her work and the related work of her husband Martin Lyttle. It’s […]
Colonialism, the hidden cause of our environmental crisis
Steve B. Russell
February 14, 2020
-Analysis- PARIS – These may only be a few short sentences, but they have sparked strong reactions from critics of […]
End of the world: the environmental crisis could trigger the “GLOBAL COLLAPSE” warn scientists | Sciences | New
Steve B. Russell
February 6, 2020
The 21st century will present major challenges for humanity, all of which must be overcome to ensure that life on […]
US sanctions spark environmental crisis in Iran
Steve B. Russell
December 20, 2019
TEHRAN Decades of US sanctions have severely hampered Iran’s efforts to address environmental challenges that could alter the country’s economic, […]
As Bolsonaro meets Xi, China remains silent on Brazil’s environmental crisis
Steve B. Russell
October 28, 2019
China is Brazil’s largest trading partner, so it is uniquely positioned to influence the Brazilian agri-food sector and to help […]
Environmental crisis looms in Yemen
Steve B. Russell
September 11, 2019
The civil war in Yemen rages on, with the UN calling it the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. The conflict between […]
Dealing with an environmental crisis in Peru
Steve B. Russell
August 22, 2019
Illegal gold mining and its devastating environmental impacts spread rapidly across Peru, fueled by a series of financial collapses that […]
Israel’s “environmental crisis” is on its own | Conflict
Steve B. Russell
July 7, 2019
The growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza is finally registering itself in Israel as an urgent problem requiring “clear and immediate” […]
“Climate apartheid”: the rich buy their way out of the environmental crisis while the poor suffer, warns the UN | The independent
Steve B. Russell
June 26, 2019
Rich communities will be able to emerge from the ongoing climate crisis while the poorest will suffer the most, according […]
North Korea faces environmental crisis with widespread deforestation
Steve B. Russell
April 19, 2019
North Korea holds a tree planting day every March. The question is whether this helps green a largely denuded nation […]
Europe’s forgotten environmental crisis – POLITICO
Steve B. Russell
April 3, 2019
This article is part of a special feature on soil degradation in Europe. Dirt scientists know their work isn’t glamorous. […]
EPA chief says unsafe water and polluted oceans are a global environmental crisis bigger than climate change
Steve B. Russell
March 20, 2019
EPA chief Andrew Wheeler called drinking water a global crisis. 20 March 2019, 15:10 • 7 minutes to read Share […]
Bottleneck: the environmental crisis in India
Steve B. Russell
January 10, 2019
It’s January; a month which in northern India once fell during the winter season, but which is now more synonymous […]
Is China making the developing world’s environmental crisis worse?
Steve B. Russell
August 22, 2018
The developing world is in the midst of a environmental crisis. The simple act of breathing air is one of […]
Slimy environmental crisis upends tight Florida Senate race
Steve B. Russell
August 9, 2018
In a campaign season dominated by talk of immigration, trade tariffs, the Supreme Court and all things President Trump, the […]
Uttar Pradesh’s environmental crisis
Steve B. Russell
July 17, 2018
In the report, Uttar Pradesh ranks poorly for overexploitation of groundwater resources, on-farm water use and limited political action. These […]
Puerto Rico sinks into an environmental crisis
Steve B. Russell
October 26, 2017
Five weeks after Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico, the island appears to be in the midst of a growing environmental […]
Puerto Rico grapples with a massive environmental crisis
Steve B. Russell
October 16, 2017
CAGUAS, Puerto Rico – Raw sewage flows into rivers and reservoirs in Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria. […]