COP 28: Success or Stalemate? Assessing the Climate Summit’s Key Outcomes
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COP 28: Success or Stalemate? Assessing the Climate Summit’s Key Outcomes

Overview of COP 28 COP 28, the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), was held in Dubai from November 30th to December 12th, 2023. The event was momentous, marked by notable accomplishments alongside persistent challenges in the ongoing battle against climate change. A…

COP28 “Beginning of the End” of the Fossil Fuel Era
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COP28 “Beginning of the End” of the Fossil Fuel Era

COP 28, Climate Change Conference of the United Nations closed with an agreement that signals the “beginning of the end” of the fossil fuel era by laying the ground for a swift, just, and equitable transition, underpinned by deep emissions cuts and scaled-up finance. In a demonstration of global solidarity, negotiators from nearly 200 Parties…

The Rise of Social Media: A Force for Bad
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The Rise of Social Media: A Force for Bad

Social media has undoubtedly revolutionized the way we communicate, connect, and consume information. However, alongside its undeniable benefits, social media has also emerged as a powerful force for bad, raising concerns about its potential impact on individuals, society, and democracy. Social Media Impact on Individuals Social media has been linked to a range of negative…

Depiction of Climate Change in Media Discourse: A Corpus-Assisted Ecological Study
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Depiction of Climate Change in Media Discourse: A Corpus-Assisted Ecological Study

A study that examines the facticity of media discourse in environmental articles from Eastern and Western newspapers. ABSTRACT Texts in newspapers have two purposes: first, they provide a description, and second, they depict that description as true, false, certain, or uncertain. This study investigates the description of climate change in the print media and examines how…

Green AI: Harnessing Technology to Protect the Environment
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Green AI: Harnessing Technology to Protect the Environment

Green AI that has been developed and used with an eye towards minimising its negative effects on the environment is referred to as “green AI,” also known as sustainable AI or environmentally friendly AI. It includes numerous tactics, procedures, and technological advancements targeted at enhancing the sustainability, resource-friendliness, and energy-efficiency of AI. A critical step…

How Sustainable Development in Universities can Help in Mitigating Climate Change Effects?
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How Sustainable Development in Universities can Help in Mitigating Climate Change Effects?

The concept of sustainable development was first introduced by the Brundtland Commission in 1987 in its report “Our Common Future.” The report defined sustainable development as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” The report highlighted the importance of balancing economic, social,…

Environmental Impact of Military Operations
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Environmental Impact of Military Operations

The environmental impact of military operations is a critical issue that warrants attention, as it can result in significant destruction of the environment, both during and after conflicts. Various ways in which military activities can affect the environment have been identified, including habitat destruction, soil and water contamination, air pollution, wildlife disturbance, and climate change….