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World Bank Launches Bond Series to Raise Awareness About Water and Ocean Resources
The World Bank launched the first in a series of bonds designed to raise awareness about the importance of ocean and water resources, the organization announced last Thursday.The series was announced in...
A Paradise at Risk: Tulum Is an Eco-Destination That Will Soon Face Irreversible Damage
What once was a small fishing village, Tulum has quickly become one of the top tourist destinations in the world. Home to miles of pristine beaches, exotic wildlife, and the world’s largest...
World-Leading Plant Growth Facility Set to Become More Sustainable
One of the most advanced plant growth facilities in the world, which is helping scientists to enhance our understanding of how crops are being affected by climate change and disease, is set...
U.S. Military Is World’s Biggest Polluter
Last week, mainstream media outlets gave minimal attention to the news that the U.S. Naval station in Virginia Beach had spilled an estimated 94,000 gallons of jet fuel into a nearby waterway,...
Ambassador of Denmark, Anders Hougård: The promotion of the green agenda is a never-ending process
The country of well-being, the oldest monarchy in Europe and the country with the happiest inhabitants, the birthplace of LEGO bricks, “hygge” lifestyle and famous fairy-tale writer Hans Christian Andersen – we...
Indonesia’s Deforestation Dropped 60 Percent in 2017
In the midst of the second-worst year for tropical tree cover loss in 2017, Indonesia saw an encouraging sign: a 60 percent drop in tree cover loss in primary forests compared with...
UK Theme Parks to Offer Half-Price Entry in Exchange for Used Plastic Bottles
Legoland and Thorpe Park among the attractions that have joined Coca-Cola in a trial offering instant incentives for recycling
Visitors to some of the UK’s most popular tourist attractions are to be offered...
London Ranked Best City in World for EV Infrastructure
London councils are set to install another 2,630 charging points in the next financial year
London is the best city in the world for electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure.
That’s according to a new study...
EU Lends €80m to Develop Greener Vehicle Components
CIE Automotive will invest the money in its plants in seven countries
A global supplier for the car industry has been granted €80 million (£71m) to develop innovative technologies that ensure more efficient...
UK-India Announce £4.8m Nuclear Energy Research Projects
The UK and India have jointly announced four new awards worth £4.8 million for nuclear research.
It is part of the Civil Nuclear Energy programme and projects will look into the next generation...
Croatian Firm Lent €130m for Efficient Heat and Power Units
A Croatian energy company has been granted loans totalling €130 million (£116m) for new electricity and heat co-generation units.HEP will replace outdated oil and gas-fired turbines and boilers with modern, efficient and...
EU Opens Consultation Regarding Decarbonisation Strategy
The EU has launched a consultation to seek views regarding the development of its long-term emissions reduction strategy.
It aims to gather opinions, information and knowledge from interested parties such as citizens, businesses,...
Earth’s Resources Consumed in Ever Greater Destructive Volumes
Humanity is devouring our planet’s resources in increasingly destructive volumes, according to a new study that reveals we have consumed a year’s worth of carbon, food, water, fibre, land and timber in...
Adidas Will Use Only Recycled Plastics by 2024
Adidas has long been committed to the fight against single-use plastics. Since 2015, it has partnered with Parley for the Oceans to respond to the plastic pollution crisis threatening marine life. In...
Good Job, Sweden: Sweden Is on Track to Meet Its 2030 Renewable Energy Goals This Year
Sweden’s ambitious goal to provide renewable and affordable energy by 2030 is expected to become reality a little ahead of schedule. The Swedish Wind Power Association (SWPA) says its members are on...
10 Easy Steps to Become a More Responsible Fashion Consumer
Here is a list of 10 things you can do today that will save you money, give you back time you never thought you had, and bring home the reality that having...