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29 08 2019 | 16:21

How Amazon forest loss may affect water—and climate—far away.

A surge in deforestation under Brazil's president could "tip" the Amazon, affecting weather and water supplies—in Brazil and beyond. The president of Brazil has been pursuing his big plans for the…

29 08 2019 | 07:45

Sustainable Development Goals fleet greets Greta Thunberg in NYC Harbor

Flotilla of 17 boats escorts climate activist arriving for United Nations Climate Action Summit   New York, 28 August 2019 --Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish climate activist and Nobel Peace…

28 08 2019 | 15:33

Ahead of heating season, EU gas tanks are full.

With gas prices at a ten-year low, storage tanks are far fuller than average for this time of year. This may have political implications as lawmakers think about security of supply. Concerns over…

28 08 2019 | 14:30

'Save Amazon, burn Bolsonaro': Angry protest in India over Brazil forest fires.

Protesters in India's eastern Kolkata city have staged a demonstration outside the city's Brazilian consulate against President Jair Bolsonaro, demanding protection for the Amazon rainforest. Dozens…

28 08 2019 | 11:09

Railway line in Hampshire to be powered by solar energy in a ‘world first’.

In a world first, a railway line in Hampshire will be powered by a solar energy. In a world first, a railway line in Hampshire will be powered by a solar energy. The Network rail’s Wessex route is…

28 08 2019 | 11:06

UN: The Academy Learning Platform in Chinese, Portuguese, French and Spanish

Now Available in Chinese, French, Spanish and Portuguese We are excited to announce that the UN Global Compact Academy — our learning platform for sustainable companies — is now offering the…

28 08 2019 | 11:03

From hydrocarbons to green hydrogen: Are the Gulf petrostates embarking on a new energy course?

On track? The United Arab Emirates have announced ambitious plans for cutting emissions and boosting renewable energy by 2050.

28 08 2019 | 10:55

UNIDO, SICA Countries Launch Regional Centre For Sustainable Energy.

The UNIDO and SICA Countries have launched regional center for sustainable energy expected to create momentum for the United Nations climate action summit. This was concretized during the opening…

28 08 2019 | 10:50

World's largest floating solar energy system installed in Maldives.

The World's biggest floating solar panel has been installed at the LUX* South Ari Atoll resort on A.A Dhihdhoofinolhu in the Maldives. LUX* stated that the solar panel system named "Solar Sea" will…

28 08 2019 | 10:40

New WHO report calls for more research into microplastics to determine health risks.

The World Health Organisation has realised a report on Microplastics in drinking-water which raises concerns about they have on human health. The World Health Organisation has realised a report on…

28 08 2019 | 10:25

‘We must switch to renewable energy for the environment, rural jobs and agriculture’.

There has been little action by Government in terms of bioenergy and its role in renewable energy supply in Ireland. However, there is lots of potential and in order to support the environment, rural…

28 08 2019 | 10:25

More floating PV for Thailand.

French floating PV specialist Ciel&Terre is teaming up with SCG, an Asian petrochemical company, to develop floating solar plants at hydroelectric dams in Thailand. Ciel&Terre and SCG have…

28 08 2019 | 08:39

Church backs ‘distressed’ youth on school climate strikes.

Weeks out from a global day of strikes by students and teachers, the church presiding over some of the country’s most elite Sydney schools has endorsed a day of protest over climate change policy.…

28 08 2019 | 08:38

Travel the world without destroying it – Imagine newsletter #5.

Look with your eyes, not your hands. You were probably told that at some point growing up, as your eagerness to see and experience something new was checked by a wary adult. Humans now handle the…

28 08 2019 | 08:38

On World Humanitarian Day, it's time we finally talk about energy access.

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. That was the promise made by global governments in September 2015 when the Sustainable Development Goals — including Goal…

28 08 2019 | 08:32

Australia suffering from toxic air due to lack of policy on coal use.

A new report has found that Australia power stations are big contributors to toxic air pollution. The new report by Greenpeace saw Australia ranked as 12th on the list of the top human-caused…

28 08 2019 | 08:31

Bill Gates-led $1 billion fund expands its portfolio of startups fighting climate change.

The world needs to deploy and scale technologies that cut emissions—and fast. Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV), a $1 billion fund led by Bill Gates, aims to fund those technologies. Founded in 2016…

28 08 2019 | 08:29

Environmental Education Will Shape A New Generation Of Decision-Makers.

The renowned biologist Sir David Attenborough once remarked that “An understanding of the natural world is a source of not only great curiosity, but great fulfillment.”

28 08 2019 | 08:25

Amazon fires: Angola and DR Congo 'have more blazes'.

The severity of fires in the Amazon has prompted a global outcry. But, amid the protest, some are questioning how this compares with the rest of the world, with surprising results. The issue has got…

28 08 2019 | 08:24

Participants Prepare for September Asia-Pacific Climate Week in Bangkok.

26 August 2019 —Participants from all over the world are preparing to attend Asia-Pacific Climate Week 2019 (APCW 2019, 2-6 September) in Bangkok, where they will discuss ways to raise regional and…

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