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COP28: Feverishly Negotiating for a Cooler Planet
At COP28, all 198 countries that signed the UNFCCC will meet. Over the years, this annual event seems to have grown even faster than the greenhouse gas…
Dec 1
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November 2023
Exploring Pink Lake
Let me take you to a green oasis tucked away in the lush nature not far from home in Canada. Later this week, I'll focus on the harsh realities of our…
Nov 28
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Alexander Verbeek 🌍
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Hiking, Camino, Hemingway, and my Latest Video on Extreme Weather and Natural Catastrophes
In the haze of my student days in the '80s, Hemingway's Fiesta, or as most know it, "The Sun Also Rises," left a lasting impression on me. It wasn't…
Nov 25
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Alexander Verbeek 🌍
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When Emissions Soar, Temperatures Rise, and Leaders Fall Short
Current pledges under the 2015 Paris Agreement put the world on track for a 2.5-2.9°C temperature rise above pre-industrial levels this century.
Nov 21
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Alexander Verbeek 🌍
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Global Thermometer Breaks Record
It's late on a Sunday night. I shouldn't write now, but I have to share a staggering statistic: yesterday, for the first time in recorded history, the…
Nov 20
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Alexander Verbeek 🌍
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Just how worrying is this climate news?
An interview with TRT World Now about the latest climate change studies in the run-up to COP 28.
Nov 17
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Alexander Verbeek 🌍
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The Renewable Energy Interview at Swiss Re
I'm excited to share with you the second of three videos I made with Swiss Re about the impact of climate change on the Camino de Santiago and how to…
Nov 17
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Alexander Verbeek 🌍
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How to Unlock Your Leadership Potential for a Better World
The 15-year-old schoolgirl, the penniless painter, and the clerk third class, all remind us that we must look beyond the conventional expectations of…
Nov 15
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Alexander Verbeek 🌍
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COP28 Climate Stocktake: An Alarming Reality Check
Researchers used 42 indicators to assess the world's progress towards the 2030 climate targets; 41 are not on track. Six of these indicators are even…
Nov 15
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Alexander Verbeek 🌍
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Ten Shocking Facts Driving Global Action Against Plastic Pollution
Imagine a garbage truck full of plastic driving up to the seashore and dumping all its contents into the ocean. A minute later, the next one arrives and…
Nov 14
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Alexander Verbeek 🌍
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Tackling Wine Production Challenges in a Changing Climate
This summer, I walked through the beautiful Rioja wine region for the second time. For pilgrims following the classic Camino Frances route, it takes…
Nov 10
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Alexander Verbeek 🌍
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A Pilgrim's Navigating of Climate Challenges on the Camino de Santiago
In the past two summers, I embarked on a walking experience totaling some 1500 kilometers across Europe, a continent rapidly becoming a hotspot for the…
Nov 9
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Alexander Verbeek 🌍
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