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22 06 2021 | 09:18

‘Apocalyptic’ heat wave scorches U.S. Southwest again.

An extreme heat wave that has already shattered temperature records across the U.S. Southwest threatened on Friday to push power systems to the brink of failure as residents cranked up air…

22 06 2021 | 09:18

World leaders ‘ignoring’ role of destruction of nature in causing pandemics

Ending the destruction of nature to stop outbreaks at source is more effective and cheaper than responding to them, scientists say. The root cause of pandemics – the destruction of nature – is being…

22 06 2021 | 09:15

Swiss gov't proposes making new renewable energy targets binding.

The Swiss government on Friday proposed binding rules to boost energy production from hydropower and other renewable sources and limit energy consumption through 2035 and 2050. It wants to add 2…

18 06 2021 | 12:42

GREENPEACE AFRICA: West African oceans are being plundered for dietary supplements, cosmetics and pet food.

A new Greenpeace report exposes how more than half a million tonnes of small pelagic fish are extracted every year along the coast of West Africa.

18 06 2021 | 11:51

Atmospheric CO2 Reaches Its Highest Level in Human History.

Last month, EcoWatch reported that atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) levels this year were expected to climb to beyond 2019 levels, despite falling during the pandemic. Now we know just how much.

18 06 2021 | 11:37

Malawi's landscape is clogged with plastic waste that could linger for 100 years. One woman has taken on plastic companies and won

For more than five years, Gloria Majiga-Kamoto, a 30-year-old Malawian environmental activist, has waged a David v Goliath battle against some of the country's largest plastic manufacturers to bring…

18 06 2021 | 11:31

Burberry pledges to be climate positive by 2040.

Burberry has announced its pledge to become Climate Positive by 2040, setting a new industry standard that goes further than the company’s current 2040 net-zero target. To achieve this, Burberry…

18 06 2021 | 11:25

G7 leaders commit to protect planet and accelerate investment for global green growth

G7 leaders have agreed commitments to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030, and tackle deforestation, marine litter and illegal wildlife trade. At the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Cornwall, countries…

18 06 2021 | 11:17

Maine becomes first US state to pass law to divest from fossil fuels.

Maine Governor Janet Mills signed the bill late on Wednesday Maine has made history by becoming the first US state to sign into law a commitment to divestment from fossil fuels. Governor Janet…

18 06 2021 | 11:13

Scientists convert used plastic bottles into vanilla flavouring.

Production of chemical could help make recycling more attractive and tackle global plastic pollution. Plastic bottles have been converted into vanilla flavouring using genetically engineered…

18 06 2021 | 10:21

Madagascar-based solar computer manufacturer Jirogasy fundraising for growth

The Madagascar-based Jirogasy, which designs, manufactures and assembles solar IoT systems and computers, is fundraising as it plans growth into new markets. Formed by brothers Yann and Lauric Kasay…

18 06 2021 | 09:46

100 richest UK families urged to commit £1bn to tackle climate crisis.

As UK prepares for environment push at G7 summit, letter asks richest to make climate charitable focus. The UK’s 100 richest families are being urged to commit £1bn over the next five years to…

18 06 2021 | 09:04

U.S. Has More Than Enough Renewable Resources to Meet All of Its Energy Needs, Report Finds.

The United States has the resources and technology to shift away from fossil fuels and build an energy system entirely run on renewables, according to a new report released Thursday by Environment…

18 06 2021 | 02:52

Lakes Are Losing Oxygen, Major Global Study Finds.

Climate change is contributing to falling oxygen levels in lakes across the world, according to a study published in the journal Nature Wednesday.

17 06 2021 | 13:14

New project funded by the EEA Grants: Energy Governance for Sustainable Development

A new project, Energy Governance for Sustainable Development (ENERGO), is funded by the EEA Grants 2014-2021. ENERGO undertakes a thorough investigation of the public policies that relate to local…

17 06 2021 | 11:30

Axa Will Stop Investing in Firms Linked to Deforestation, Biodiversity Loss

The Paris-based company says it will engage more with companies to push them to be more sustainable. AXA SA’s investment management arm will stop investing in companies that contribute to…

17 06 2021 | 11:24

A $213 Billion Investor Targets Whole Nation Over Climate Change.

  Robeco Institutional Asset Management BV will soon start pressuring Australia to phase out its reliance on coal and other natural resources, as money managers slowly begin targeting governments…

17 06 2021 | 10:58

Illegal sewage discharge in English rivers 10 times higher than official data suggests

Underreporting by water companies and failure to hold them to account have resulted in ecological damage, analysis shows. Water companies are being allowed to unlawfully discharge raw sewage into…

17 06 2021 | 08:21

The Keystone XL Pipeline Is Officially Dead.

The Keystone XL pipeline is officially canceled.

16 06 2021 | 14:13

JOB VACANCIES: 30 June 2021 / Chief Investment Officer, Natural Strategies GmbH

Organization:Natural Strategies GmbH Position:Chief Investment Officer Duty Station:Remote with preference in Europe Deadline for Application:30 June 2021