Barry Bekkedam

Climate change is redrawing the map for global fisheries. Rising ocean temperatures are pushing species northward or into deeper waters, forcing fishers to adapt to new catch patterns. Marine heatwaves are hitting harder and more often—sometimes wiping out entire fisheries, like Alaska’s snow crab industry, in a single season. Ocean acidification is weakening shellfish and plankton populations, threatening the base of the marine food chain. Meanwhile, warmer waters and pollution are creating low-oxygen “dead zones” that drive fish away from traditional grounds. Seasonal cues for spawning and migration are also shifting, disrupting harvest timing and market cycles. For small-scale fishing communities, these changes can be devastating, as limited resources make adaptation harder. International fisheries agreements are under strain too, with species moving across borders and sparking disputes. The reality? Old patterns aren’t coming back. Success now depends on tracking real-time ocean...

Solar power is no longer a future vision—it’s happening now. From homes and businesses to national grids, renewable energy is breaking dependence on fossil fuels and unstable fuel markets. Affordable rooftop systems, community solar programs, and financing options mean more people can generate their own electricity and control their energy costs. Government incentives, like the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act, are accelerating adoption, fueling manufacturing growth, and creating jobs. Utility-scale solar farms are reshaping power supply worldwide—cutting imports, lowering wholesale rates, and making grids more resilient. Energy storage, both at home and at the grid level, is solving the “nighttime” challenge, ensuring solar remains reliable around the clock. Even abandoned coal mines are being reborn as solar fields, turning industrial scars into clean energy hubs. Despite policy uncertainties, global investment remains strong because the long-term demand for solar is undeniable. From ...