Environment

Don’t Bet On Eruptions To Lessen Climate Change — Study

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Climate change could magnify the atmospheric cooling effects of once-in-a-century volcanic eruptions, but also lessen the impact of smaller eruptions, according to new research released Thursday. Scientists at the University of Cambridge […]

Agriculture

Grenada Launches Its Maritime Economy Plan

The Government of Grenada today launched its Maritime Economy plan (MEP). Cabinet’s endorsement of this strategic plan is a positive indicator of the Government’s commitment to develop a sustainable blue economy to stimulate national development […]

Environment

World May Breach 1.5C Warming Within 5 Years — WMO

PARIS, France (AFP) — The world may temporarily breach the 1.5-Celsius warming mark within the next five years, according to an updated assessment of global climate trends released Thursday. The World Meterological Organization and Britain’s Met Office […]

Environment

Gov’t Committed To Balancing Development With Environmental Concerns Buts Says Abritrary Protests Can Derail Development

The Government of Grenada has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that environmental considerations are part of the country’s development agenda. Government’s commitment is outlined in the country’s National Sustainable Development Plan which would guide the development […]

Environment

Coral Reefs Under Pressure From Heat

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC)— The Barbados-based Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH) says it is hoping that coral reefs can receive “to some degree” relief after the past coral bleaching season had been quite hard […]