Responding to the climate crisis

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01 08 2019 | 10:04

Steve Sawyer, 1956-2019.

Steve Sawyer wanted to write his own obituary, and he would have done a better job of it, but time got away from him. I say he would have done a better job at it because he did a better job than most…

30 07 2019 | 17:41

Boosting private investment in the SDGs.

The Paris Climate Agreement and the Agenda 2030 represent an unprecedented consensus across the the world’s governments, to align our efforts on a comprehensive and ambitious development agenda.…

24 07 2019 | 15:41

28 companies with combined market cap of $1.3 trillion step up to new level of climate ambition.

Ahead of the UN Climate Action Summit, companies commit to set 1.5°C climate targets aligned with a net-zero future, challenging Governments to match their ambition  

23 07 2019 | 11:16

Women are bringing solar energy to thousands of Indian villages.

Jaipur, India (CNN Business)India is trying to bring electricity to hundreds of millions of its citizens who live off the grid. And it's trying to ensure that the power comes from clean and renewable…

22 07 2019 | 12:48

Renewable news from East Africa..

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta to Commission Largest Wind Farm in Africa  

22 07 2019 | 12:16

Join a climate strike of millions: 20th September 2019

Three million people, of all ages and in hundreds of countries, walking out of schools and workplaces together for one shared purpose, a Global Climate Strike. Greta Thunberg and the movement of…

22 07 2019 | 09:29

America’s mayors prioritize renewable energy and EVs at national convention.

Many municipal leaders are acting boldly in the battle against global warming. Mayors get it. When they met Last weekend at the annual meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Hawaii, these local…

22 07 2019 | 09:27

African Experts Trained On Geothermal Exploration.

The Geothermal Development Cooperation (GDC) has trained 20 geologists from four African countries on collection of geosciences data and information in a move aimed at unlocking the continent’s…

20 07 2019 | 09:36

Leaving no one behind: using a multidimensional approach to eradicate poverty and monitor SDG progress at the national level.

Statement by Abdoulaye Mar Dieye at the launch of UNDP and OPHI Handbook: How to Build a National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI): Using the MPI to inform the SDGs Excellencies, ladies and…

17 07 2019 | 16:47

Higher and Further Education Institutions across the globe declare Climate Emergency.

New York - Networks representing more than 7,000 higher and further education institutions from 6 continents announced that they are declaring a Climate Emergency, and agreed to undertake a three-…

17 07 2019 | 10:03

The DIY Girls - How 12 teens invented a solar-powered tent for the homeless

As Daniela Orozco picks off excess plastic bordering a 3D-printed box, she recalls how many homeless people she saw on her way to school when she was a high school freshman. Just one.

16 07 2019 | 12:32

Unions, Environmental Groups Join Forces on Climate Action.

On the heels of the polarizing “Green New Deal,” the BlueGreen Alliance has released a “Solidarity for Climate Action” plan. The plan is the product of a partnership between 14 organized labor and…

16 07 2019 | 12:24

8 products that will make your lifestyle sustainable.

Living sustainably doesn’t mean you have to live without luxuries but instead be aware of your resource consumption and choose options that reduce unnecessary waste. Urban consumption contributes 10…

16 07 2019 | 09:20

Young people look to faith teachings to save the planet.

As concern for the environment grows across the globe, around 350 young leaders from more than 50 countries today discussed solutions, examining innovative examples and best practices as they met at…

15 07 2019 | 16:47

Sir David Attenborough calls for 'radical' action on climate change.

Sir David Attenborough, perhaps the world's oldest environmentalist at 93, has told British politicians they can't be "radical enough" in dealing with the threat of climate change. He's warned a…

15 07 2019 | 13:57

Phoebe Koundouri elected President of EAERE .

EAERE is the oldest, largest and most prestigious Scientific Association of Environmental and Resource Economists. Founded in 1990, EAERE has more than 1200 members in over 60 countries from Europe…

15 07 2019 | 09:12

Tesco launches new drive to create new products out of food waste.

The famous supermarket chain will support the circular economy model by reusing unsold fresh bakery bread to make olive crostini’s and bread pudding. Tesco, a well-known British supermarket with…

15 07 2019 | 09:12

3 of the ‘Big Six’ energy firms switch to electric fleets.

Three of the ‘Big Six’ energy companies have promised to ensure all their employee vehicles are electric by 2030. SSE, Centrica and Mitie have all committed to the EV100, The Climate Group’s pledge…

15 07 2019 | 08:49

Kenya's first coal plant construction paused in climate victory.

Kenya has been urged to halt construction of the country’s first ever coal-powered plant near the coastal town of Lamu, until an assessment is made of its environmental and cultural impact, in the…

15 07 2019 | 08:13

France to impose green tax on plane tickets.

France announced Tuesday (9 July) it would impose new taxes on plane tickets of up to €18 per flight, joining other EU states seeking to limit the environmental impact of air travel. The government…