A Canadian city that once stood as the physical representation of the negative impact of extractive industries on the environment now embodies what regreening can achieve.
Since the late 1800s, the…
In a small village in Nottinghamshire, England, one couple has taken the matter of recycling complex materials into their own hands.
Hannah and Danny Iwanejko were motivated to dispose of their…
Today we announced that we will be concluding our partnership with BP at the end of 2019.
We have today announced our decision to conclude our partnership with BP at the end of this year. BP have…
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 1 2019 (IPS) - The Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley tells IPS her patience is running thin, as she challenges the world to tackle the climate crisis.
She warned of a…
On Monday, activists and celebrities walked the green carpet in the name of sustainable fashion.
For the third year running, the Green Carpet Fashion Awards have brought together the biggest names…
Hawaiian-born actor Jason Momoa joined leaders from small island developing states at a special event to urge action to address the devastating impact of climate change on vulnerable countries.
Game…
New York, 27 September 2019 – The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has officially honoured 12 environmental changemakers from around the world with the 2019 UN Champions of the Earth Award…
A 19-year-old South African student has created her own brand of edible, biodegradable straws. Leila Siljeur, a chemical engineering student of Stellenbosch University, developed Eat Me Straws as a…
MPIGI, UGANDA — Faith Aweko of Uganda describes herself as a "waste-preneur." She has come up with an innovative way to transform discarded plastic bags into backpacks for everyday use.
Aweko has…
Hadza people have lost 90% of their land to farmers and livestock herders
$300,000 earned from carbon project pays for schools, health care
Leading example during 2019 Climate Week of a ‘natural…
Amazon has announced they will be net zero by 2040, to align with goals set at the Paris Agreement.
The multinational technology company has pledged to be net zero by 2040 along with a number of…
The Duke of Sussex has defended climate change activism led by Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg, calling the effort "a race against time".
"Everyone knows it... no-one can deny science," Prince…
(Bonn | New York City, 26 September 2019) - The recipients of the 2019 United Nations Global Climate Action Awards were announced today, helping to shine a light on some of the most practical…
Urban areas are responsible for an estimated 75% of C02 emissions worldwide, making city-level action critical for global efforts to address the climate emergency. Mayors and other key urban leaders…
Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg—visiting the United States from her native Sweden to attend the United Nations Climate Action Summit beginning Monday in New York—spoke during a hearing of the…
Around the world, climate change is already impacting lives and livelihoods, especially in the world’s poorest countries. Good adaptation can deliver good development. It can help improve lives,…
Lawyer Farhana Yamin explains what drove her to civil disobedience after three decades of environmental advocacy for the IPCC, the United Nations and more.
On 16 April this year, I superglued my…
Burger King has announced that they will no longer include plastic toys included with childrens' meals in the UK.
The fast food chain has asked customers to bring unwanted plastic toys to their UK…
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