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18 02 2020 | 13:30

Bees and flowers have had the world’s longest love affair. Now it’s in danger.

The oldest love affair in history is between the bee and the flower. It began more than 100m years ago, when nature devised a more efficient way than winds for plants to procreate. About 80% of plant…

18 02 2020 | 05:35

Greenpeace Africa activists successfully stormed the international cricket match between England and South Africa, demanding clean air.

Yesterday afternoon, at least ten fearless Greenpeace Africa activists successfully stormed onto the SuperSport Park cricket field during the international T20 cricket match between England and South…

16 02 2020 | 05:41

How Long Will the Slowdown in Renewables Last?

Taking a sports analogy, renewables proliferation resembled a sprint for most of the last decade.

14 02 2020 | 06:35

BP sets net zero carbon target for 2050.

New CEO Bernard Looney reveals plan to invest more in low-carbon businesses BP’s new chief executive has set an ambitious target to shrink the oil firm’s carbon footprint to net zero by 2050 by…

14 02 2020 | 06:07

New campaign launched on campuses urges colleges and universities to shift to 100 percent clean renewable power.

Environment America Research & Policy Center leads nationwide effort BOSTON -- As students across the country begin a new semester, Environment America Research & Policy Center is launching…

13 02 2020 | 06:43

Climate Change Mitigation For The Youth.

This video highlights the causes and effect if climate change but it is more focussed toward mitigation tactics/methods that you could adopt into your lifestyle and environment.     10 January…

12 02 2020 | 16:57

Academy Session- Elimination Harassment and Violence in the World of Work: 13/2/2020

Special Invitation to the UN Global Compact Academy Session: Eliminating Harassment and Violence in the World of Work

12 02 2020 | 16:40

Allianz PNB commits to using 100% renewable energy by 2023.

In line with its parent firm’s sustainability efforts, Allianz PNB Life has announced its commitment to using 100% renewable energy by 2023.

12 02 2020 | 06:12

Airlines want you to think they’re serious about the climate crisis. They’re not.

An offer to plant trees to offset carbon emissions isn’t a solution – it’s a licence to continue with business as usual

10 02 2020 | 04:17

Applications for 2020 UN Global Climate Action Awards Now Open.

Bonn, Germany – Starting today, organizations, cities, industries, universities, governments, and others taking bold leadership on climate change can nominate their work for a UN Global Climate…

07 02 2020 | 09:51

Big Tim, one of Kenya's last giant 'tusker' elephants, dies at 50.

Dubbed a 'national treasure' in Kenya, Big Tim died in a national park from natural causes, wildlife officials say. One of Africa's last remaining giant "tusker" elephants has died in Kenya aged 50…

07 02 2020 | 08:22

Animals' body sizes shrinking from climate change, study finds.

University of Cape Town (UCT) researchers have collected clear evidence—over a 23 year period between 1976 and 1999—that climate change is shrinking animals' body sizes.   Associate Professor Res…

04 02 2020 | 08:27

HP invests $200 million in water-based print solutions.

HP has invested $200 million in water-based print solutions for corrugated packaging and textiles. As part of their Sustainable Impact Summit, HP has announced a $200 million innovation investment…

03 02 2020 | 11:55

Colgate unveils bamboo toothbrush to tackle plastic waste.

Colgate has unveiled their first eco-friendly toothbrush made from bamboo. The toothbrush is made from 100% biodegradable sustainably grown bamboo. The handle has been coated with beeswax to…

01 02 2020 | 10:56

Lawyers challenge government over gas plant.

Lawyers challenge UK Government approval of Europe’s largest gas plant. ClientEarth has launched a High Court challenge against a UK decision to greenlight what would be Europe’s largest new gas…

31 01 2020 | 16:39

Going Green: A climate policy toolkit for investors.

Climate change has become a central concern for investors. At Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI), we have already made huge strides to enhance engagement with companies on climate risk, carbon-foot-…

31 01 2020 | 16:32

‘Enhanced’ Environment Bill returns to UK Parliament.

The UK Government has introduced a new enhanced Environmental Bill into Parliament. The new Environment Bill, introduced into Parliament this week, will introduce measures to improve air and water…

30 01 2020 | 14:53

A Battle to Protect Forests Unfolds in Central Africa.

Indigenous people, environmentalists and industries vie for control over lands that can offer economic benefits or climate protection — but not always both. Beneath the forest canopy, Lucien Maka…

30 01 2020 | 12:23

Rolls-Royce plans mini nuclear reactors by 2029.

Mini nuclear reactors could be generating power in the UK by the end of the decade. Manufacturer Rolls-Royce has told the BBC's Today programme that it plans to install and operate factory-built…