On March 4th, following almost two decades of discussion, the members of the United Nations (UN) came to an agreement on marine conservation in the high seas. But what makes this such a historic agreement, and what does it mean for the future of marine conservation?

Climate change content can evoke a range of negative emotions, such as anger, grief, despair, fear, and guilt, collectively known as “climate anxiety” or “eco-anxiety.” Evidence from the Annual Review of Environment and Resources suggests that worry about climate change and recognition of its risk can motivate pro-environmental action. However, people must believe that their individual actions can mitigate environmental risks for them to take action.

On February 3rd, a train carrying large amounts of hazardous chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, a small community of 5,000 people near the Pennsylvania border situated between Pittsburgh and Cleveland. The train is operated by Norfolk Southern Railway, which manages almost 20,000 miles of the railroad along the eastern United States.

Milder winters have a noticeable impact on human health through elongated allergy seasons. In February 2023, states along the eastern seaboard have already broken winter temperature records, ranging from the high 60s in New England to the low 80s in the Carolinas, prompting a rise in CO2 levels.

In 1950, smoking was confirmed to cause lung cancer. Fast-forward more than 70 years and tobacco still causes 8 million preventable deaths every year. So why has progress been so slow, and how does the story of the tobacco industry relate to the climate crisis?