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26 02 2021 | 08:21

How the Warming Arctic Helped Drive a Deep Freeze Into Texas.

The sub-zero temperatures causing blackouts across the southern U.S. are connected to climate change. The Earth’s poles are warming faster than anywhere on the planet. While the consequences of that…

26 02 2021 | 08:17

How bad is bitcoin for the environment really?

Cryptocurrency now uses nearly as much electricity as Argentina but analysts claim technology will soon be mostly powered by renewable energy In little over a decade, bitcoin has risen from a fringe…

25 02 2021 | 07:48

UN Releases Scientific Blueprint to Address Climate Emergencies.

As the United Nations on Thursday released a report on the triple emergency of the climate crisis, the destruction of wildlife and habitats, and 

25 02 2021 | 07:36

‘It's in our DNA’: tiny Costa Rica wants the world to take giant climate step.

President says the time is finally right for international agreement to tackle biodiversity loss and global heating. When it comes to the environment, few countries rival Costa Rica in terms of…

25 02 2021 | 07:24

'Global Dimming’ Was Caused by Human Pollution, Study Confirms.

In the late 1980s, scientists noticed something odd. Less of the sun's brightness was reaching Earth's surface, leaving us with a darker planet.

25 02 2021 | 07:24

Cyprus urged to ban hunting at coast to protect flamingoes from shotgun pellets.

Ingestion of lead shotgun pellets from bed of Larnaca Salt Lake blamed for rise in deaths of migrating flamingos. Conservationists in Cyprus are urging authorities to expand a hunting ban throughout…

25 02 2021 | 07:18

Why efforts to clean up charcoal production in sub-Saharan Africa aren’t working.

Charcoal is an essential source of domestic fuel in many sub-Saharan African countries. Overall, the region produces 65% of the world’s charcoal, with Nigeria, Ethiopia and Ghana being the top three…

25 02 2021 | 07:14

A 10-Step Plan to Save Our Seas.

The year 2050 has been predicted by some to be a bleak year for the ocean. Experts say that by 2050 there may be more plastic than fish in the sea, or perhaps only plastic left.

25 02 2021 | 07:10

"Addressing climate-related security risks to international peace and security through mitigation and resilience building." - Secretary-General's remarks to the Security Council

[Watch the video on webtv.un.org] Mr. President, Excellencies,  I thank the British Presidency for convening this debate, and for your invitation to brief on a subject of grave concern. The…

25 02 2021 | 07:09

Damages from winter storm in Texas could approach $50 billion.

The estimate accounts for lost wages, damages to businesses and homes and cleanup costs. The cost of the devastating winter storm in Texas could end up costing the region close to $50 billion to…

25 02 2021 | 07:06

As Extreme Weather Events Increase, What Are the Risks to Wildlife?

A hailstorm in South Texas. Tornadoes in Tennessee. Wildfires across the West. A barrage of Gulf Coast hurricanes.

23 02 2021 | 13:49

JOB VACANCY: 31 March 2021 / Trader Environmental Commodities, First Climate Markets AG

Organization:First Climate Markets AG Position:Trader Environmental Commodities Duty Station:Location flexible (Europe) Deadline for Application:31 March 2021

23 02 2021 | 13:45

JOB VACANCY: 31 March 2021 / Multiple Positions, International climate policy, OES/EGC

Organization:U.S. Department of State, OES Bureau, Office of Global Change (OES/EGC) Position:Multiple Positions - International climate policy Duty Station:Washington D.C., US Deadline for…

23 02 2021 | 13:42

JOB VACANCY: 7 March 2021 / Horticulture Program Manager Jordan, Permanent position, Advance Consulting

Organization:Advance Consulting Position:Horticulture Program Manager Jordan - Permanent position Duty Station:Amman, Jordan Deadline for Application:7 March 2021 Term:Permanent position, Upper…

23 02 2021 | 13:40

JOB VACANCY: 25 March 2021 / Head of Research Integration, C4C

Organization:Capital for Climate (C4C) Position:Head of Research Integration Duty Station:Remote Deadline for Application:25 March 2021 Term:full-time Experience Requirements:10+ years work…

23 02 2021 | 13:37

JOB VACANCY: DEADLINE 5 March 2021 / Short-Term Consultant – Communications, Adaptation Fund

Organization:Adaptation Fund Position:Short-Term Consultant – Communications Duty Station:Virtual Deadline for Application:5 March 2021

23 02 2021 | 13:35

JOB VACANCY: DEADLINE 1 April 2021 / Agroforestry MEL Lead, One Acre Fund

Organization:One Acre Fund Position:Agroforestry MEL Lead Duty Station:Kigali, Rwanda Deadline for Application:1 April 2021 Term:Full time position Experience Requirements:Technical background 3…

23 02 2021 | 11:45

2021 EPG Summer School / 22-30 July 2021 - “Smart Transformation in the Energy Sector”.

The fourth edition of Energy Policy Group’s Summer School will be held between 22-30 July 2021, with a focus on “Smart Transformation in the Energy Sector”.