Reports from both Exxon and the UN’s FAO have said oil drilling is not impacting fishing in the area. But if Exxon isn’t to blame, what is?
The climate catastrophe we don’t see
Over 70% of the planet is covered by water and according to NASA, “90% of global warming is occurring in the oceans.” The changes here could be catastrophic to life on Earth.
The differing threats from climate change on the three worlds of Guyana
With a low-lying coastal region, pristine rainforests, and southern savannahs, Guyana’s different worlds are faced with a wide array of climate issues.
Guyana’s exodus
Guyana’s “brain drain” has been occurring for decades and the loss of so many of its people undermines development efforts.
Could rising temperatures worsen the crisis of chronic kidney disease in Guyana?
With temperatures forecast to rise by as much as 5 degrees in the country, Guyana’s people could see an explosion of chronic kidney disease cases and deaths.
When politics hinders rather than helps
Our political systems and politicians seem incapable of working together to solve the climate crisis.
The psychology behind our inaction on climate change
It should be a cause of great hope and optimism that we hold our own destiny in our hands, but humanity’s track record thus far, and the psychology of us as individuals, means that it is just as likely to be the cause of our downfall as it is our salvation.
The next generation are fighting for their future
The youth of Guyana demand greater action on climate change, but are disappointed by what they see as business as usual.
Guyanese awareness of climate change
Raising awareness of climate change is much-needed, but many in the country have to prioritise survival over environmental education.
Guyana: Overlooked, underdeveloped, and constantly mistaken
On the rare occasions where Guyana is not completely overlooked, it is often mistaken for Ghana. If only people knew the truth of what this country has to offer.