Melting Permafrost in Siberia is Threatening Russia’s Energy Industry

Russia’s reliance on Arctic resources is increasingly threatened by the rapid thawing of the permafrost, causing infrastructure collapse, the release of greenhouse gases, and increasing global temperatures. As climate change accelerates, Russia is facing mounting economic and geopolitical strain, compounded by shifting global markets and Western sanctions. With other Arctic nations expanding their presence in the region and Russia’s diminishing influence, the Kremlin must decide whether to adapt to the crisis or risk further economic and geopolitical decline.

Russia & FSUBy Cassandra BrownMarch 29, 2025russia, Climate Change, permafrost, siberia, energy, energy crisis

Post-Olympics Analysis of the Surfing Dispute in Tahiti over Environmental Degradation and Colonial Impact

Discussing the Olympic games and the controversy surrounding the international surfing competition. Analysis of the sustainability of sports tourism with a case study on environmental impact and the use of colonial overseas holdings for the Olympics.

AsiaBy Isaac KillileaOctober 8, 2024Climate Change, Sports Tourism, Oceania/Pacific Islands, Olympics, Ecology

The European Green Deal: Road to Sustainability?

What differentiates the EGD from other global zero-emission attempts such as the Kyoto Protocol, the Rio Conference, or the Montreal Protocol is its dedication to promoting a long-term growth strategy that tackles the irreversible impacts of climate change within the EU. The EGD’s climate oriented policy goals includes building a climate-resilient society through the use of databases that strengthen access to climate resources and knowledge on climate change.

EuropeBy Deniz OrayMarch 7, 2024environment, Climate Change, green new deal, European Union

King of the North: How Melting Ice Caps Can Make the Arctic the Most Important Region in the World

The continuous melting of the polar ice caps is forcing governments to rethink their strategic plans in the Arctic. Climate change has allowed for this region to become more important on a global scale, and brings with it both exciting new opportunities and daunting new challenges.

EuropeBy Alex GrzybowskiNovember 27, 2023The Arctic, Climate Change, Russia, EEZs, Arctic Council, NATO, Norway

The Line: Luxurious Environmentally Sustainable Infrastructure with a Cost

Neom: the future. Saudi Arabia envisioned Neom or also considered the Line as a stable microclimatic environment that prioritizes walkability, clean energy, and technology to move away from traffic, pollution, and other infrastructure challenges that plague urban life. The Line symbolizes the beginning of environmentally sustainable infrastructure that can enrich the lives of humans.