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Earth Scorched In The First 3 Months Of 2020, Warmest January On Record
By: Mark Kaufman
The American economy has seriously sputtered during the coronavirus pandemic, but the planet's relentless warming trend hasn't.
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‘Essential’ But Unprotected, Farmworkers Live In Fear Of Covid-19 But Keep Working
By: Evelyn Nieves
Already at high risk of disease and early death, workers are especially prone to respiratory illnesses, setting them up for the worst ravages of the coronavirus.
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Despite Renewables Promise, Google Data Centres Drain Billions Of Gallons Of Water
While Google has publicly announced that they have purchased 100% renewable energy to fuel its global data centres and offices, it will come at the hidden expense of water. As the demand for online information continues to grow, the!-->…
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“Let Us Live In Peace & Harmony Together:” Jane Goodall Urges Us To Rethink How We Treat Animals
85-year-old renowned anthropologist, animal activist and primatologist Jane Goodall recently posted a video message about the coronavirus pandemic, urging the world to reflect on their relationship with nature and wild animals. She voiced!-->…
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‘Nature Is Sending Us A Message’ Says UN Environment Chief
By: Damian Carrington
Destruction of wildlife and the climate crisis is hurting humanity, with Covid-19 a ‘clear warning shot’, say experts.
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‘Misinformation Kills:’ The Link Between Coronavirus Conspiracies & Climate Denial
By: Shannon Osaka
Scientific warnings are being ignored, misinformation is spreading, and prominent Republicans have said that addressing the problem is either too expensive or too difficult. No, this isn’t climate change:!-->!-->!-->…
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Aggressive Action To Address Climate Change Could Save The World US$145 Trillion
By: Dana Nuccitelli
Climate solutions are expensive investments in the short run but will yield huge long-term savings, according to new research by Project Drawdown.
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High-Carbon Products Should Have Smoking-Style Health Warnings, Experts Say
A group of public health experts are urging authorities to use smoking-style graphic imagery on high-carbon products that are damaging to the climate, such as petrol pumps, plane tickets and energy bills. The warning labels are easy to!-->…
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New Report Reveals Massive Plastic & Carbon Footprint Of Beverage Giants Like Coca-Cola & PepsiCo
A new report by the environmental NGO Tearfund has just revealed the massive plastic and carbon pollution of major drink firms. According to the report, the 4 leading beverage corporations – Coca Cola, PepsiCo, Nestlé and Unilever –!-->…
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Fridays For Future During Covid-19: Greta Thunberg Calls For Digital Climate Strikes
Greta Thunberg, famous teenage climate activist, has recently called on student protesters all over the world to join in on weekly “digital strikes” amid the coronavirus pandemic. The 17-year-old told her supporters that for the time!-->…
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Asia Needs US$800 Billion To Help Solve Food Security Crisis
Asia is facing a massive food crisis. The continent is currently home to half of the world’s population – and it will continue to grow to almost 5 billion by 2030, amid a global climate crisis that will threaten crop yields and the!-->…
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Japan’s Climate Plan Remains Unchanged Despite Rapid Global Heating
Japan has recently published its plans to tackle greenhouse gas emissions under their Paris Agreement commitments ahead of the United Nations climate talks this year, but it has been attacked by environmentalists who criticise the!-->…
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4,500 Hong Kong Companies & Buildings Joins Global Earth Hour 2020
People across nearly 160 countries around the world came together to celebrate Earth Hour by switching off their lights this year on the 28th March, a global environmental initiative created by the WWF. Held in Hong Kong since 2009, the!-->…
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Indonesia Wants To Make Seaweed The New Sustainable Plastic
From edible coffee cups to food containers and bags, Indonesia wants to replace plastic with bioplastic alternatives made from seaweed. Currently, the country is the world’s second largest producer of seaweed behind China, making about 8!-->…
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10 Ways To Celebrate Earth Hour During The Coronavirus Pandemic
Started by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and its partners, Earth Hour is now one of the world’s most famous movements for the environment with participants coming together from all over the globe every year to switch off their lights for!-->…
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Low-Carbon Buildings Grown By Bacteria Is Becoming A Reality
Could high-rise buildings in carbon-neutral economy cities of the future be grown and self-repaired by living bacteria and adapt to the natural environment? New research by scientists who are using cells to create sustainable building!-->…
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Global Rice Production Needs To Change To Help Fight The Climate Crisis
A staple food for more than half of the global population, many of them in Asia, rice is one of the most vital food crops in the world. But it is also the most polluting out of all grains, and demand continues to rise alongside population!-->…
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Coronavirus Hits Chinese Supply Of Imported Meat, Will Consumers Opt For Local & Plant-Based Instead?
The coronavirus pandemic has hit global supply chains as major transportation links have ground to a near halt in an effort to combat the spread of the disease. But while the outbreak in China appears to have eased opening up the chance!-->…
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Goldman Sachs Forms Joint Venture To Launch Commercial & Industrial Solar Projects
A partnership between Goldman Sachs and Telos Clean Energy will see a new joint venture to develop, construct, own and operate distributed solar power projects for commercial and industrial customers. With up to US$275 million funded by!-->…
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New Study Confirms Electric Cars Generate Less Carbon Emissions
A new scientific study has confirmed that electric vehicles generate less carbon dioxide than petrol cars across most areas of the world. The findings contrast the claims of some firms who believe that the carbon dioxide emitted in!-->…
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Coronavirus Pandemic Is Causing Air Pollution Drop All Over The World
Industrial activity and travel has undergone almost a complete halt as countries all over the world battles the coronavirus pandemic. Recent satellite imagery from the European Space Agency has revealed a significant decline in global!-->…
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